Description

Natural Gas, Deethanizer Feed is a specialized, processed hydrocarbon stream derived from natural gas, primarily used as a feedstock in gas processing and petrochemical operations. This product is critical for ensuring the efficient separation of lighter hydrocarbons, such as ethane, from the natural gas mixture. It is essential for industries focused on natural gas liquid (NGL) recovery, ethylene production, and the manufacture of various petrochemical building blocks.

Application

• Primary Feedstock for Deethanizer Columns: The main application is as a direct feed to deethanizer towers in gas processing plants for the separation of C2 (ethane) and lighter components from heavier hydrocarbons.
• Ethylene Plant Feedstock: Serves as a key upstream material for steam crackers, where the recovered ethane is cracked to produce ethylene, a fundamental petrochemical.
• Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Extraction: Integral to the NGL recovery process, helping to maximize the yield of valuable liquid components from raw natural gas.
• Fuel Gas Conditioning: Used in facilities that require a consistent and specified hydrocarbon composition for fuel gas systems or further processing.
• Petrochemical Synthesis: Provides a purified stream of lighter hydrocarbons that serve as precursors for synthesizing plastics, solvents, and other industrial chemicals.
• Gas Treating and Processing: Employed in integrated gas processing trains following initial separation and treating units (e.g., amine units, dehydrators).

Basic Information

Product Name	Natural Gas, Deethanizer Feed
CAS No.	125471-81-0
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture (primarily C1-C4 hydrocarbons)
Molecular Weight	Variable (Mixture)
Synonyms	Deethanizer Feed Gas; Deethanizer Inlet Gas; NGL Feed Gas; Processed Natural Gas Feed; C2+ Recovery Feedstock; Lean Natural Gas Feed; Hydrocarbon Feedstock for Deethanization; Treated Gas Feed
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Natural Gas, Deethanizer Feed is produced and controlled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance in critical separation processes. Product quality is verified through comprehensive gas chromatography (GC) analysis to confirm hydrocarbon composition and the absence of detrimental contaminants. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing composition, pressure, dew point, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to ensure compliance with your process specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This product is a highly volatile and gaseous mixture under pressure. It must be stored and handled only in approved pressure vessels (e.g., cylinders, tube trailers, or dedicated pipeline systems) in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Storage areas should be secured and equipped with appropriate gas detection systems.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Composition (Typical)	Methane, Ethane, Propane, Butanes
Ethane Content	Contact for details
Heavier Hydrocarbons (C3+)	Contact for details
Water Dew Point	< -40 °C (max)
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)	< 4 ppmv (max)
Total Sulfur	< 10 ppmv (max)
Oxygen Content	< 10 ppmv (max)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.