Behtaz Chemical Laboratory, as one of the organization’s specialized technical support units, plays a key role in quality control of raw materials, intermediate products, and final manufactured products. Equipped with advanced instrumentation and staffed by experienced specialists, the laboratory performs all required tests in accordance with internationally recognized standards.
Performing a wide range of physical, chemical, and technical tests on hydrocarbon samples
Monitoring and controlling the quality of production processes
Providing specialized reports to engineering, operations, and quality management departments
Assessing product compliance with ISO, ASTM, IP, and other recognized standards
Contributing to process optimization and reduction of operational instabilities
Supervising laboratory equipment performance and ensuring the accuracy of results
The laboratory conducts all tests related to gas condensates, petroleum products, and fuels (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, etc.).
Testing of industrial oils and lubricants includes:
Density measurement
Flash point (open cup method)
Flash point (closed cup method)
Atmospheric and vacuum distillation
Cloud point
Pour point
Copper strip corrosion
Total sulfur content
Chlorine content
Water determination by Karl Fischer method
Octane number measurement by infrared method
Octane measurement using Zeltex analyzer
Gasoline composition analysis using GC (Gas Chromatography)
All results are interpreted and reported in accordance with relevant technical standards.
As a center of innovation within the holding group, the Behtaz Laboratory leverages its R&D capabilities to support the following projects:
Optimization of petroleum product formulations
Reduction of energy consumption and improvement of production efficiency
Design and development of fuel and lubricant additives and performance enhancers
Development of advanced laboratory methods and improvement of measurement accuracy
Evaluation and introduction of solutions to reduce pollutants and environmental impacts
Industrial feasibility studies and pilot testing for new projects
These activities aim to enhance product quality, reduce costs, improve sustainability, and support scientific decision-making for managers and engineers.
Providing services based on recognized standards
Ensuring strict confidentiality of information
Utilizing calibrated and up-to-date equipment
Delivering transparent and reliable reports
Continuous collaboration to resolve production and quality-related challenges