Discover our range of CO₂-compensated GTL products
Specialty solvents
Shell’s GTL Fluids & Solvents are a series ofhigh-purity paraffinic materials, prepared through novel gas-to-liquid technology.
This process creates unique products with a very low level of molecular branching, which imparts enhanced performance in several key areas:
Readily biodegradable
- The low branching structure allows the products to break down more easily in nature.
- This means the products fully meet the criteria for readily biodegradable classification.
High purity
- Derived from purified natural gas, less unwanted material is present in the raw material.
- This results in products with very high purity and extremely low levels of sulphur and aromatics.
- By carefully controlling distillation conditions, products have very low odour.
Ultra-low viscosity
- The unique low-level branching created during the GTL process has a substantial effect on product viscosity.
- This means the GTL types are the lowest viscosity products of their kind available.
- This property gives unparalleled performance in spreading and wetting.
Brenntag's Step4Change promise
For every ton of GTL you buy, we compensate for 2 tons of CO₂ emissions. This means that the CO₂ emissions that occur due to:
- production and refinery;
- warehouse operations and packaging;
- delivery to customer’s door (up to 2000km), which equal 2mt, will be offset, so that you are buying a CO₂ compensated product: Step4Change.
Main benefits of Brenntag's Step4Change for you
Proven Performance
- High-purity grades with a consistent chemical make-up;
- Lowest viscosities available for products of this type, providing superior wetting and spreading abilities, together with low foaming potential;
- High auto-ignition temperatures and high oxidation stability.
Improved environmental and health profile
- Readily biodegradable under the OECD 301 test criteria and reduced ozone potential;
- Low phytotoxicity and non-ecotoxic to pollinating insects and aquatic species;
- Very low odour and low toxicity, meaning longer work times and greater worker comfort.
Guaranteed CO₂ compensation
- Step4Change guarantees the compensation of product-related CO₂ emissions from well to door;
- A way to limit global warming through controlled mitigation program and secure the future;
- Fully audited projects, all around the globe.