Interview: Haltermann Carless GTL products open up new possibilities

Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) technology unlocks new opportunities for producing high-purity solvents and specialty fluids. Outperforming conventional mineral oil-based products, GTL offers the quality of premium isoparaffins while bridging the gap between fossil resources and more sustainable solutions. With the launch of Halpasol^® G, Haltermann Carless introduces an innovative product range that meets the highest technical standards, sets new benchmarks in purity, and delivers clear sustainability benefits. In this interview, Sarah Heinrici, Head of Product Line Middle Distillates , explains why Halpasol^® G is a genuine alternative and how customers benefit from Haltermann Carless’s many years of expertise. 

Sarah Heinrici, with Halpasol^® G, Haltermann Carless is focusing on a new source of raw materials, namely GTL (Gas-to-Liquids). What prompted this decision? 

GTL technology gives us the opportunity to offer solvents and other specialty products at an even higher level of purity than we can already offer with our existing portfolio.

Traditional mineral oil-based products quickly reach their limits in very demanding applications. High-priced isoparaffins, on the other hand, are not economical for every application.

Our new GTL-based products, such as Halpasol G, close this gap. They combine maximum purity and stability with environmental benefits - all at an attractive cost structure.

For us, the new product range is an important step towards greater diversity and exploring new markets – and for our customers with demanding applications, it offers real added value. 

What distinguishes Halpasol^® G from competition? 

What sets our new product range apart is the unique combination of technical performance and ultra-high purity. Our Halpasol G product range delivers impressive results across multiple dimensions.

Halpasol G has an extremely high isoparaffinic content, near zero aromatics, sulphur-free, low-odour and colourless. This is especially important for sensitive formulations, such as those used in the cosmetics industry. In addition, the products are readily biodegradable and possess excellent thermal and oxidative stability. Another advantage of the synthetic GTL process is its consistent quality, stability and, ultimately, security of supply.

This enables us to offer our customers a modern alternative to classic crude oil-based products that sets standards in both technical and regulatory terms.   

For which industries and applications are GTL products such as Halpasol^® G particularly suitable? 

GTL-based products such as our Halpasol G are extremely versatile. In cosmetics and personal care, their high purity and sensory benefits stand out, being odourless and providing an excellent base that enhances the perception of added fragrances, while delivering a smooth skin feel.

In high-tech lubricants, metalworking fluids, and glass processing, Halpasol G demonstrates outstanding thermal and oxidative stability, making them ideal for demanding industrial environments. In addition to their high purity, paints and varnishes also benefit from a narrow boiling range.

Best of all, Halpasol G helps our customers comply with strict regulations, develop safe formulations and, at the same time, contribute to more sustainable products.    

Haltermann Carless has been a reliable partner to many industries for decades. How is this role reflected in the introduction of GTL products? 

We are convinced that customers need more than just a good product. They need a partner they can rely on for all questions – whether it's quality, technical support, delivery reliability or regulatory issues. This is precisely where we see our strength.

We have been working with a wide variety of companies from various industries for many years and are therefore familiar with their requirements. This means our customers can be sure that they have a reliable partner and an expert by their side.

With Halpasol G, we are continuing our pioneering role in the development of high-quality hydrocarbons and offering our customers and the market another sustainable niche technology. 

Where is Haltermann Carless heading in the future? 

Halpasol G is an important step, but certainly not the last. Our goal is to continuously develop our portfolio so that we can always offer our customers the products that best suit their applications – these can be both classic products and products from new raw material technologies. Those who work with Haltermann Carless can be sure that we will support our customers in the long term, reliably and with a true pioneering spirit. 

Thank you very much for the interview!  

Do you have any questions? We look forward to hearing from you.