Why are ExxonMobil hydrocarbon fluids important in consumer products?
A variety of consumer products rely on ExxonMobil Chemical’s hydrocarbon fluids to enhance their performance. For example, aerosol insecticides, even if water-based, generally require a small concentration of a fluid to solubilize and carry the active ingredient. The same is true for many fragrances, aerosol lubricants and some waxes and polishes. In heavy-duty degreasers, hand cleaners, laundry prewash products, paint removers and multi-purpose solvents, the fluid itself is the active ingredient since it solubilizes unwanted grease, grime and/or paint. Fluids are also used to control evaporation rates. In addition they can provide improved wetting, spreading and/or low-foaming performance relative to aqueous solutions. There are also a few applications where fluids are used since water is particularly detrimental to performance. Examples include lubricants and penetrants for ferrous metals, cleaners/spot removers for silk and wool, and wasp and hornet insecticides. Many personal care
