Blending Components
Gasoline blending components used by blenders and refiners to adjust octane, oxygen content and volume: MTBE (oxygenate), reformate (high-octane aromatic stream) and pyrolysis gasoline from steam crackers.
Blending Components grades we supply
Where Blending Components is used
Blending Components is supplied as: MTBE, Reformate, Pyrolysis gasoline (pygas), C5+ / light ends. Grades and specifications can be matched to your destination market on request.
- 01Raising gasoline octane
- 02Meeting oxygen content specifications
- 03Terminal and in-tank blending
- 04Aromatics extraction feedstock (pygas, reformate)
Conforms to ASTM D4814 / supplier spec
Supplied to the producer's specification, tested for purity or composition, octane, density, sulphur and water.
Typical specifications — Blending Components
| Property | Unit | Min | Max | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTBE | ||||
| Purity | % wt | 98 | – | ASTM D5441 |
| Methanol | % wt | – | 0.5 | ASTM D5441 |
| Water | % wt | – | 0.05 | ASTM E1064 |
| Reformate | ||||
| Research octane number | – | 95 | – | ASTM D2699 |
| Benzene | % vol | – | by grade | ASTM D3606 |
| Pyrolysis gasoline | ||||
| Aromatics | % wt | 50 | – | ASTM D5580 |
| Sulphur | ppm wt | – | by grade | ASTM D5453 |
Typical values based on ASTM D4814 / supplier spec. The binding specification for each cargo is the certificate of analysis issued at loading. Custom specifications are available on request.
Storing Blending Components
Tanks: Store in clean, dedicated steel tanks with floating or fixed roofs and vapour control. Drain water bottoms regularly.
Fire safety: Flammable liquid: keep away from ignition sources, earth and bond equipment during transfers, and keep firefighting equipment on site.
Contamination: Keep grades segregated, use clean lines and hoses, and sample on receipt to confirm the product matches the certificate.
Shelf life: Use stock in rotation. Long storage can lead to oxidation, water pick-up and microbial growth in middle distillates.
How we ship Blending Components
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Blending Components: common questions
What is Blending Components?+
Gasoline blending components used by blenders and refiners to adjust octane, oxygen content and volume: MTBE (oxygenate), reformate (high-octane aromatic stream) and pyrolysis gasoline from steam crackers.
What is Blending Components used for?+
Blending Components is mainly used for: raising gasoline octane; meeting oxygen content specifications; terminal and in-tank blending; aromatics extraction feedstock (pygas, reformate).
Which standard does WGV's Blending Components meet?+
Supplied to the producer's specification, tested for purity or composition, octane, density, sulphur and water.
How is Blending Components shipped?+
WGV Oil Trading ships Blending Components by tanker vessel or iso tanks, on FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP terms. Every cargo is inspected at the load port by SGS, Intertek or an equivalent independent inspector.
How do I get a price for Blending Components?+
Send the quantity, destination port, preferred Incoterms and timing through the quote form on this page, by WhatsApp on +34 663 192 105, or by email to sales@wgvoiltrading.com. WGV Oil Trading replies with a written offer the same day. Payment is by documentary LC, SBLC or TT against documents.