Rocket Propellants

Intended for use as fuel for rocket engines, IPI supplies high-purity grade hydrazine (99.0% by weight) compliant with MIL-PRF-26536E.

Hydrazine is currently the most widely-used monopropellant (single-substance propellant, which provides a lower-temperature reaction and requires only a single set of tanks, lines and valves) for rocket thrusters used for maintaining orbit and maneuvering.

Combined with nitrogen tetroxide (N₂H₄) it becomes a hypergolic propellant, which does not require an igniter to combust; rather, the two chemicals react on contact, thus eliminating ignition system complexity.

Hydrazine sales are controlled by the U.S. Commercial Space Launch Act. IPI is an authorized seller of rocket propellant-grade hydrazine.

RP-1 (a.k.a. Rocket Propellant-1 or Refined Petroleum-1) is a highly refined form of kerosene, used as rocket fuel. Although having a lower specific impulse than liquid hydrogen (LH2), it is cheaper, stable at room temperature, far less of an explosion hazard and far denser.

RP-1 is significantly more powerful than LH2 by volume, and has a fraction of the toxicity and carcinogenic hazards of hydrazine. Because of the low alkenes and aromatics, RP-1 is less toxic than various jet and diesel fuels, and far less toxic than gasoline.

RP-1 is most commonly burned with LOX (liquid oxygen) as the oxidizer, though other oxidizers have also been used. RP-1 is also an excellent solvent for many organic materials.

IPI supplies rocket-grade kerosene in compliance with MIL-DTL-25576E.

JP-10 is a high-density synthetic hydrocarbon type jet fuel propellant, compliant with MIL-DTL-87107E
It is used in military gas turbine engines or military ramjet engines for missile applications.

The JP-10 propellant is composed solely of exo-tetrahydrodicyclopentadiene and is often used in conjunction with Priming Fluid ALCM, Grade PF-1, Complies with MIL-DTL-87173C.

LP-33 is a type of rocket propellant used primarily in liquid rocket engines. It is a hypergolic fuel, which means it ignites spontaneously upon contact with an oxidizer, eliminating the need for an ignition system.

LP-33 is typically a blend of hydrazine and other chemicals, optimized for performance in various space applications. Its use allows for precise control of thrust and is commonly employed in satellite and spacecraft propulsion systems.

LP-33 exhibits good stability, allowing for long-term storage without significant degradation. It offers exceptional adhesion to a wide variety of substrates, including metals, plastics, and composites.

LP-33 is highly resistant to water, chemicals, and environmental factors, making it ideal for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, and construction..