Description

Hexane is used as a solvent for certain paints and chemical processes and for removing labels, as it dissolves the adhesive.

It was also widely used in the footwear and leather goods industries, although its use in regulated industries is more restricted.

It is also used to dissolve grape seeds and extract pomace oil. Likewise, it is used in laboratory analysis as an effective solvent for extracting heavy fraction hydrocarbons from soil and water.