Naphtha

Petroleum naphtha is a liquid intermediate hydrocarbon stream obtained from the refining of crude oil. Some refineries also produce small quantities of specialty naphtha for use as solvents, cleaning fluids, thinners for paints and varnishes, thinners for asphalt, solvents for the rubber industry, dry cleaners, lighters, and fuel for portable camping stoves and lanterns. These specialty naphthas undergo various refining processes.