In addition to our standard industrial and UHP gases, Air Products supplies a range of gases tailored particularly to the Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemicals Industry. To support this, we have established a supply chain team, centrally located, specialising in meeting the unique demands of this sector.
Major applications and products supplied:
- Fluorination: Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride (HF), Sulphur Tetrafluoride (SF4)
- Bromination: Anhydrous Hydrogen Bromide (HBr)
- Chlorination: Anhydrous Hydrogen Chloride (HCl), Chlorine (Cl2), Silicon Tetrachloride (SiCl4)
- Catalysis: Boron Trichloride (BCl3), Boron Trifluoride (BF3)
- Thiolation: Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)
- Phosgenation: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Chlorine (Cl2)
- Amination: Ammonia (NH3), Mono, Di & Trimethylamine
- Alkylation, oxydation: Propylene Oxide (C3H6O)
- Refrigeration: Halocarbons, Ammonia (NH3)
- General Chemical: Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Hydrocarbons
- Insulation: Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6)
Specifications
Specifications for certain products are indicated on the tables below. Our Products are typically supplied with a certificate of conformity. Individual customer requirements can be considered on request.
To ensure the safe usage of any toxic, corrosive or flammable products and guarantee their quality, it is essential the correct equipment and materials are used. Air Products has extensive experience in gas handling and can provide the necessary support including control equipment.
| Ammonia NH3 |
| Grade |
Total Purity |
Impurities (ppm) max. |
Modes of Supply |
| |
volume min.(%) |
Oil |
H2O |
|
| Technical |
99.9 |
10 |
200 |
Cylinder, Drum |
| Hydrogen Bromide HBr |
| Grade |
Total Purity |
Impurities (ppm) max. |
Modes of Supply |
| |
volume min.(%) |
H2O |
HCl |
|
| Technical |
99.8 |
70 |
2000 |
Cylinder, Drum |
| Hydrogen Chloride HCl |
| Grade |
Total Purity |
Impurities (ppm) max. |
Modes of Supply |
| |
volume min.(%) |
H2 |
O2 |
CO/CO2 |
C2 |
H2O |
N2 |
|
| Technical |
99.9 |
300 |
100 |
100 |
80 |
50 |
400 |
Cylinder, Drum, Tube Trailer |
| Hydrogen Fluoride HF |
| Grade |
Total Purity |
Impurities (ppm) max. |
Modes of Supply |
| |
volume min.(%) |
H2Si2F6 |
H2O |
SO2 |
H2SO4 |
|
| Technical |
99.6 |
1000 |
2000 |
200 |
50 |
Cylinder, Drum |
| Sulphur Hexafluoride SF6 |
| Grade |
Total Purity |
Standard |
Modes of Supply |
| |
volume min.(%) |
|
|
| Technical |
99.9 |
I EC 376 |
Cylinder, Drum, Tube Trailer |
| Hydrogen Sulphide H2S |
| Grade |
Total Purity |
Impurities (ppm) max. |
Modes of Supply |
| |
volume min.(%) |
H2O |
COS |
CO2 |
O2 |
N2 |
|
| Technical |
99.5 |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
1000 |
600 |
Cylinder, Drum |
| Boron Trichloride BCl3 |
| Grade |
Total Purity |
Impurities (ppm) max. |
Modes of Supply |
| |
volume min.(%) |
Cl2 |
COCl2 |
Inerts |
|
| Technical |
99.9 |
100 |
100 |
500 |
Cylinder, Drum |
| Boron Trifluoride BF3 |
| Grade |
Total Purity |
Impurities (%) max. |
Modes of Supply |
| |
volume min.(%) |
SO2 + SO3 |
SiF4 |
|
| Technical |
96.5 |
1 |
1.5 |
Cylinder, Sphere |
| Packaging / Content |
| Type of Vessel |
Water Cap. |
Tare Weight |
Dia. (cm) |
H/L. (cm) |
Mate-
rial |
NH3 |
HBr |
HCl |
HF |
SF6 |
H2S |
BCl3 |
BF3 |
| Drum |
990 |
* |
* |
* |
Steel |
440 |
9000 |
550 |
600 |
600 |
600 |
920 |
440 |
| B50 |
50 |
70 |
23303 |
153 |
Steel |
26.5 |
60.0 |
37.5 |
37.5 |
52.0 |
33.5 |
59.5 |
30.0 |
| B10 |
10 |
18 |
15 |
85 |
Steel |
5.3 |
12.0 |
7.5 |
7.5 |
10.0 |
6.7 |
11.9 |
6.0 |
*On Request.
Other Grades and Specifications upon Request. Data are subject to change.
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