Solvents
A premium selection of all types of solvents for any extraction need
The hydrocarbon selection covers N Butane 99.9%, N Propane and a 70/30 N Butane/N Propane blend. Alongside these, Extractor King supplies Pentane in 5 gallon containers, tech grade Acetone in 20 litre containers and 20 litre tech grade Isopropanol (IPA) for cleaning, rinsing and alcohol-based work. Check the grade listed on each product against your process requirements. Cylinders go by Ace Courier across BC and Alberta or by our own delivery in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley; pentane, IPA and acetone ship across Canada by Purolator Ground, with the price shown at checkout. Solvents ship within Canada only.
Products
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More about our solvents
Choosing a hydrocarbon solvent
- N-Butane 99.9998% lab grade - the all-round extraction solvent. Odourless, no added oils, boils at −0.5 °C so it purges easily. 110 lb net.
- N-Propane 99.7% - boils at −42 °C, so it evaporates and recovers quickly at low temperature. 110 lb net.
- 70/30 N-Butane / N-Propane mix - instrument grade, both solvents in one cylinder: butane does most of the extraction, propane speeds up recovery. 110 lb net.
- n-Pentane 99% lab grade - a hydrocarbon that is liquid at room temperature (boils at 36 °C), easy to measure and pour. 5 gallon container.
Cleaning solvents
- Isopropyl alcohol 99% (IPA) - the everyday cleaner for extraction columns, recovery tanks, stainless parts and glassware; evaporates fast without residue. 20 L.
- Acetone 99% - the stronger choice for hardened resin, glue, paint and wax. It attacks many plastics and rubbers, so test first. 20 L.
Tank exchange and deposit
Bring back an empty cylinder and pay no deposit on your new one. Without an exchange, a refundable $250 cylinder deposit is added and returned when the cylinder comes back.
Delivery and pickup
- Cylinders in BC and Alberta: Ace Courier - delivered to your door (freight paid to the driver) or held for pickup at an Ace location.
- Pentane, IPA and acetone across Canada: Purolator Ground as dangerous goods, priced at checkout.
- Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley: we deliver solvent orders of $1000 or more ourselves.
- Free pickup in Langley, BC.
- Solvents ship within Canada only.
Storage and safety
All of these are flammable. Store them closed, upright and in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks and flames, and read the label and Safety Data Sheet before use. Each product page has its full safety and handling details.
Questions
Do you ship solvents to the USA?
Not at the moment - solvents ship within Canada only.
Is your butane odourless?
Yes. Our n-butane, propane and 70/30 mix have no mercaptan or other odourant added.
What is the difference between lab grade and instrument grade?
They are the supplier grade names; what matters is the purity listed on each product - 99.9998% for our lab grade n-butane, above 99.50% for the instrument grade 70/30 mix and above 99.7% for n-propane.
Can I pick up my order?
Yes - pickup in Langley, BC is free.