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Process Chemicals — helping you from trials through to full-scale processing

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.

Did you Know?

Ethylene in low concentrations acts as a safe and effective sprout suppressant for potatoes in storage. 

Why not find out how Air Products speciality gases is working in partnership with Biofresh Ltd. to supply ethylene for use in potato stores.

Contact us:

Speciality Gases
Air Products Ireland Ltd.
Unit 950
Western Industrial Estate
Dublin 12

Business Enquiries
Jim Bishop

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Tel: 01 242 1836