what is naptha

Naphtha is a flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture. It is a generic term applied to a refined or partially refined petroleum fraction with an approximate boiling range between 122 degrees and 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Naphtha can be produced from crude oil, natural gas condensates, petroleum distillates, and the fractional distillation of coal tar and peat. It is also used as a raw material for the chemical industry. Naptha is commonly used to describe various types of oils that come from crude, coal-tar, oil-sands, shale, etc. . It is used as a solvent in hydrocarbon cracking, laundry soaps, and cleaning fluids among other applications. Naphtha is considered a hazardous chemical and users should use personal protective equipment when handling it to prevent injury. It is also used for gasoline or jet fuel. The name naphtha refers to crude oil or refined petroleum products such as kerosene in some industries and regions.