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n-Hexane, 60%
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Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)

 Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is the generic industry name for the white rigid material made by expanding polystyrene beads with steam and pressure to bond the beads together to form blocks or to shape molds. 

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) has the advantages of light weight, sound absorption, shock absorption, easy forming and low cost. It is one of the most widely used plastics in the world today. EPS is mainly used in household appliances, office machinery cushioning packaging materials, containers and disposable tableware. The mixture of n-Pentane and Isopentane can be used as foaming agent of EPS. Production of linear low density polyethylene pellets with isopentane as induced condensing agent.

EPS ( Expanded Polystyrene) or as many know by The Dow Chemical Company’s trademarked name, STYROFOAM, is an extremely lightweight product that is made of expanded polystyrene beads. Originally discovered by Eduard Simon in 1839 in Germany by accident, EPS foam is more than 95% air and only about 5% plastic.

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Expanded Polystyrene (EPS): Production, Price, Market and its Properties

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is the generic industry name used for white rigid material made from the expanded polystyrene beads. It is a lightweight, rigid, plastic foam insulating material produced from solid beads of polystyrene.

The EPS beads are expanded and finally molded into larger EPS blocks which are further used for walls, roofs, floors, crawl spaces and architectural shapes.

It offers high R- Values for thermal insulation, flexibility in designing, dimensional stability, resistance towards moisture absorption and prevents physical degradation. It proves to be cost-effective and easy usage building material.

EPS is commonly used in form of a foam.  The word “styrofoam” is often used for the description of EPS foam. It is kind of trademark used of this foam material. Most common foam products used in daily lives include coolers, wine shippers, molded end caps and comers, packaging of boxes and even for the cups used at different places for water coolers.

How is Expanded Polystyrene made?

It is produced from styrene monomer. It is primarily a derivative of ethylene and benzene and is manufactured using a polymerization process which produces spherical beds of polystyrene. To assist the expansion of material usually low boiling point hydrocarbon (pentane gas) is added during the process.

It is produced in three stages

  • Pre- Expansion- On contact with steam the pre-foaming agent present with polystyrene bead starts boiling and beads expand up to 40 to 50 times than their original volume.
  • Conditioning- After the expansion process beads further undergo a maturing period to attain equilibrium of temperature and pressure.
  • Moulding- Later, the beads are placed inside a mold and reheated with steam. The pre-foamed beads expand more to completely fill the mold cavity and fuse together.

Two molding processes used in producing EPS

  • Black Moulding- It is used to produce large blocks of EPS which can further easily be cut and reshaped according to user demand. These blocks are used in both for packaging and construction applications.
  • Shape Moulding- It is used to produce parts which require custom design specifications. Usually, this process is used for electronic product packaging where shape molded EPS are used largely.

Global Market Forecast of Expanded Polystyrene

The market for EPS is forecasted to grow more than US$ 18bn by 2022. The market was around US$16bn in 2016 and will cross US$ 17bn by 2020 as per the industry analysis. This market for EPS material has been growing rapidly since last few years and is also expected to increase in coming years also.

Market Segmentation

EPS market can be segmented on the basis of applications and material.

Based on Application:

  • Packaging
  • Construction
  • Other Applications (slider, surfboards, houses and air conditioner units etc)

Based on Material:

  • Raw beads
  • Expanded Beads

Market Drivers

The market is primarily driven by growing construction and packaging industries in the developing nations. It is also widely being used in construction sector due to its suitable properties (lightweight, moisture retention, sound resistance, and durability etc).

Packaging has emerged as the major sector fueling the growth of market demand for EPS globally. As it has properties including shock resistance, keeping the consumable product fresh and maintaining their quality for longer time etc which are most suitable for packaging sector.

Increase usage of EPS in the pharmaceutical industry for storing products safely and preventing them from general environmental changes also help in the growth of its market demand.

Regional Outlook
The global demand for EPS material is divided into seven major regions including North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Japan and Middle East Africa.

Among these Asian Pacific regions have the major share in market demand due to emerging packaging industries in these regions which, is further followed by North America due to high demand for packaging of electronic goods.

Constraints
The market growth of EPS can be restrained by several factors such as volatility of crude oil prices and availability of high-performance alternatives such as Rockwool (extensively used as compared to EPS).

Key Market Players
The market of EPS is dominated by some major players including The Dow Chemical Company, Total S.A., BASF SE, ACH Foam Technologies Inc., Synbra Holding BV, Synthos S.A., SABIC, Kumho Petrochemical and Flint Hills Resources LLC.

Properties of Expanded Polystyrene
EPS is commonly preferred thermoplastic material for over half a century due to its performance, technical versatility, and cost-effectiveness. It is being widely used for the day to day applications. Its lightweight, strength, thermal insulation, durability and other properties make it suitable for a number of applications.

Basic properties of EPS
Lightweight- It is an extremely lightweight material as it comprises ~95% air. This property makes it a suitable material for packaging industry as it does not add weight to the product and reduces transportation cost.

Durability- The durability of this material makes it effective and reliable form of plastic used for packaging variety of goods. It is odorless and non-toxic in nature and the cellular structure makes it dimensionally more stable. This adds value to the product life.

Moisture Resistance- It is a closed kind of cell material and does not readily absorb water. EPS is an ideal material for cool-chain products as it does not loses its strength even in damp conditions. Hygiene requirement is easily met as the material is highly moisture resistant. It is also used for fishing floats and marina buoys due to this property.

Even if this material remains subjected to prolonged saturation in water it balances to maintain its size, shape, structure and physical appearance with a little amount of reduction in its thermal performance.

Shock Absorption- It offers an excellent form of shock absorbing property which results in making it the first choice of packaging material for number products including appliances, electronic products, computers, and chemicals.

Thermal Efficiency- The high thermal efficiency of EPS material is very helpful in the packaging of temperature sensitive products. Products stored in EPS containers have a longer life even at temperatures above or below ambient conditions. It also protects product even from the sudden change in temperatures and climate during transportation.

Example of temperature-sensitive products that require EPS containers are – seafood, fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, and variety of medical products

Versatility- It can be used to manufacture to almost any shape or size as it can be easily cut and shaped according to the requirement. It is also produced in a variety of densities with different physical properties according to the requirement of the product. Its compatibility with a large number of products also helps to increase its worth from other alternatives.

Ease of Use- EPS is regarded as the easiest material to be used especially in the construction industry. It is normally present in form of sheets which can be easily molded into shapes or large form blocks, as per the requirement.

Physical Properties

  • Density, lb./cu.ft. – 0
  • Compressive strength, p.s.i31-37
  • Tensile strength, p.s.i. – 58-61
  • Thermal resistance, R/in. – 2

Electrical Properties

The dielectric strength of EPS material is approximately 2KV/mm. At frequencies up to 400 MHz, the permittivity offered by the material is 1.02-1.04 with a loss factor which is less than 5×10-4 at 1MHz and less than 3×10-5 at 400 MHz.

The molded form of EPS can be treated with some anti-static agents to be used in electronic industries and military packaging.

Chemical Resistance

EPS is highly resistant to water and aqueous solutions of salts, acids, and alkalis. It is usually not compatible with organic solvents. UV radiation up to 120-140F has a slight effect on the molded form of material. It usually causes yellowing friability of the material but does not affect its physical properties.

Applications of Expanded Polystyrene

It is applicable to a variety of end-user markets in different forms. EPS is used to produce semi-finished and finished goods. The semi-finished materials produced from EPS are:

Expanded Polystyrene Foam Sheet

EPS materials on a very large scale are used to produce foam sheets globally. These sheets offer ease of use as they can be easily cut and molded or reshaped according to the requirement of usage.

EPS characteristics including lightweight ease of work, superior R-Value, strong moisture & water resistance etc prove its suitability, especially in the packaging sector.

EPS foam sheets are widely used in wall insulation, roofing, subfloors, medical product transportation and even for transporting perishable consumables.

Expanded Polystyrene Insulation

Today due to design-oriented goals of sustainability and energy efficiency, usage of insulation is gaining more importance than ever. There are different ways used to insulate a building. The most versatile three options available for rigid insulation are, EPS being used in roof, wall, floor, below grade and structural geo-foam applications.

EPS foam is the kind of insulation is used most widely in insulated concrete forms and structural insulated panels. EPS foams are cost-effective and also meet all required building and energy codes.

Pros and Cons of EPS Insulation

There are certain advantages and disadvantages associated with the usage of EPS insulation material which are:

Pros

  • Long-term and provide stable R-Value.
  • Prevent from mold or mildew growth.
  • They can be easily recycled.
  • EPS insulating materials can be placed below grade.
  • They can also be used for inverted assemblies.

Cons

  • Exposure to the sun can deteriorate the product.
  • Solvent-based materials can cause severe damage.
  • Temperature above 250 degrees of Fahrenheit can melt polystyrene.
  • They are incompatible with certain kind of thermoplastics which may result in permanent degradation.
  • It is flammable and requires proper placement.

EPS is commonly used over house wraps or with products that provide factory lamination options. The R-Value provided by these EPS insulation dose does not degrade easily. Polystyrene insulations are also being used in asphalt built-up roofing systems with certain provisions to protect insulation heat and solvent-based products.

Market Applications of EPS

EPS material used commonly in form of EPS sheets has a wide range of users in different end segment industries according to the requirements. Some prominent sectors using this form of polystyrene are as follows:

Packaging Applications

EPS is a dominating material in packaging industry applicable to a number of uses due to its favoring characteristics. Perishable products such as egg, meat, fish and poultry, even cold drinks and carry out meals use EPS packaging materials to keep product safe and fresh.

EPS material has been recognized as a major versatile cost-effective solution for food and goods packaging globally.

Building and Insulation Applications

EPS resins are one of the most commonly used materials in building and construction industry. The insulation foams are widely used in roofs, floors and closed cavity walls etc. Due to its excellent price and performance ratio nowadays it is also being used in pontoons and construction of roads.

These foams are also being used for civil engineering and in several building activities including void forming, drainage, impact sound insulation, cellular bricks, roads and as modular construction elements.

Other Applications

EPS materials are used for producing goods for a number of other applications. It is used in manufacturing products such as crash helmets (protecting heads and lives of the cyclist), surface and other decorations ranging from simple brand name printing to pictorial representations through mold engraving.

These materials are also used widely for producing goods related to fun and sports such as windsurfing board etc.

Recycling of Expanded Polystyrene

These polymers are completely recyclable. The processes involved in recycling of EPS include:

Segregation- EPS scrap is segregated from the bunch of plastic scraps. Usually, this segregation is done before it enters the waste stream to avoid any kind of contamination.

Collection-As EPS is a lightweight material transportation cost is a major factor in its recycling. The EPS scrap is either bagged in loose form or baled before transportation.

Reprocessing– The collected EPS is put into the granulation machine where it is compressed. The compressed plastic pellets are the recycled materials which are reused to produce new goods.

Uses- The recycled form of EPS can be further used as feedstock for the number of applications such as synthetic timber, CD, and DVD cassette cases, stationary products even as plant pots and other gardening products.

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Specifications:
Crude Styrene
CAS NO 100-42-5

Mixed Styrene Monomer / Benzene / Polymer and Phenothiazines   
ItemTest MethodTest Results
  2C4C
Viscosity at 25 ° CASTM D445206.54422.5
Benzene wt.%G.C44.3142.25
Styrene Monomer, wt.%G.C50.751.63
Polymer, wt.%ASTM D21214.936.06
Phenothiazines Content, wt.ppmG.C7678
Crude Styrene Specifications
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Blowing Agents

The blowing agent used since EPS Foam was first introduced in 1952 by BASF is Pentane gas which, does not contain any chlorine atoms as CFC’s. PSP Foam in the beginning used CFC’s as blowing agent. In the past two decades CFC’s are gradually phased out from plastics and refrigerator industries.

It is contemplated that various blowing agents may be used in the present invention, including physical blowing agents such as hydrocarbons. The preferred physical blowing agents for this invention are organic chemical compounds that have boiling points less than about 37° C. These organic compounds include, but are not limited to, fully hydrogenated hydrocarbons and partially fluorinated hydrocarbons that are considered to be flammable. Flammable as defined herein generally includes those materials having flashpoints less than about 37.8° C.

Pentane, pentanes, pentane blends, isopentane and normal pentane

The preferred fully hydrogenated hydrocarbon blowing agents include the initial members of the alkane series of hydrocarbons that contain up to five carbon atoms and which are not regulated by governmental agencies as being specifically toxic to human or plant life under normal exposure. These fully hydrogenated blowing agents include methane, ethane, propane, n-butane, isobutane, n-pentane, isopentane and blends thereof.

The most preferred fully hydrogenated hydrocarbon blowing agents are Cto Ccompounds and blends thereof An example of a preferred blend is a blend of approximately 67 weight percent n-butane and approximately 33 weight percent isobutane, which is commonly referred to in the industry as an A21 butane blend. This blend may be added at a rate of from about 1 to about 20 weight percent of the total extruder flow rate, and preferably added at a rate of from about 3 to about 20 weight percent of the total extruder flow rate.

It is contemplated that auxiliary blowing agents may be used in the present invention in amounts less than about 40 weight percent of the total blowing agent. The preferred auxiliary blowing agent are partially fluorinated hydrocarbon blowing agents that have molecules containing up to three carbon atoms without any other halogen atoms, and those considered flammable. For example, this includes 1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a), and 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a), with the most preferred auxiliary blowing agent being HFC-152a. It is also contemplated that 1-1-chlorofluoroethane (HFC-142b) and 1-1-dichloro-2-fluoroethane (HFC-141b) may be added as auxiliary blowing agents for non-regulated insulation applications.

In addition, water may optionally be added at a low concentration level as an auxiliary blowing agent. The water quality should be at least adequate for human consumption. Water containing a high level of dissolved ions may cause excessive nucleation, so therefore deionized water is preferred. The preferred rate for water addition is from about 0.05 to about 0.5 parts water to 100 parts of the polymeric composition (0.05 to 0.5 phr). The most preferred rate of adding water is from about 0.2 to about 0.3 phr.

What is EPS

Polystyrene is one of the most widely used kinds of plastic. It is a polymer made from the monomer styrene, a liquid hydrocarbon that is commercially manufactured from petroleum by the chemical industry. Polystyrene is a thermoplastic substance, it melts if heated and becomes solid again when cool.

Polystyrene is most commonly found in three forms. Rigid Polystyrene (PS), Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and Extruded Polystyrene (XPS).

Rigid polystyrene has many applications including disposable cutlery, cd cases, video/casette casings, components for plastic model toys as well as some margarine and yoghurt containers.  Extruded polystyrene foam has good insulating properties making it important as a non-structural construction material.  XPS is sold under the trademark Styrofoam by Dow Chemical, however this term is often used informally for other foamed polystyrene products.

How to produce foam?

Expandable Polystyrene / EPS:

This is PS Foam that uses Pentane gas (C5H12) as the blowing agent. During the material production process called “Polymerisation” the polystyrene resin granules impregnated with the blowing agent. EPS production processes begin in the pre-expansion process where the EPS bead will expand by the heat of steam usually 50 times in volume. The next step in the process is moulding process where expanded foam bead will be heated again with steam then they expand further until they fuse together, forming as foam products.

There are mainly 2 types of EPS moulding machines;

  • Shape moulding machine that produce various shapes of foam products according to the molds such as icebox, helmet and packaging foam.
  • Block moulding machine that produce block foam and sheet foam Expanded EPS foam bead contains 98% air per volume, only 2% is plastic. This make EPS foam very light weight, has low thermal conductivity because air is the best insulation, high compressive strength and excellent shock absorption. These properties make EPS to be ideal material for packaging and construction.

Polystyrene Paper (PSP):

This is a PS Foam which is produced by extruding process as another plastic. Production process start when put polystyrene resin pellets into the extruder that heated by electric. Foaming process occur at the end of extruder where the blowing agent, butane (C4H10) gas react with the melt plastic then become foam. The melted polystyrene foam is then extended as sheet then rolled as paper roll, that is why it is commonly known as “Polystyrene Paper”. The polystyrene foam sheet or polystyrene paper can be produced as many shape according to the mould by thermal forming process such as food tray, cups, bow, and food box.

Both EPS and PSP contain 95 -98 % air another 2-5% is polystyrene which is pure hydrocarbon. CFC’s is Chlorofluorocarbons which is totally different in its chemical structure from polystyrene. CFC’s has very low blowing point and uneasy to be maintained in EPS beads. Therefore, EPS Foam never use CFC’s at any stage of its production. The blowing agent used since EPS Foam was first introduced in 1952 by BASF  is Pentane gas which, does not contain any chlorine atoms as CFC’s. PSP Foam in the beginning used CFC’s as blowing agent. In the past two decades CFC’s are gradually phased out from plastics and refrigerator industries. PSP moulders in Thailand already use Butane (C4H10) as the blowing agent since the last 15 years. Butane gas is the gas that we use at home for cooking. The blowing agents that use in producing PS Foam are Pentane and Butane, which are pure hydrocarbon as polystyrene. They belong to the same chemical family, the paraffin series as methane, ethane, and propane gas.

How to manage the EPS foam waste

Apart from recycling by melting and compacting, there are many ways to manage the EPS waste as the followings:

  • Crush in to small particle and mix with soil. Foam waste will improve ventilation in the soil, organic substances in the soil will become easier the humus.
  • Mixing the crushed bead with cement to reduce the weight and increase insulation properties.
  • Combustion at 1000 C with sufficient air supplies in to generate heat. Burning EPS require no any additional fuel, in fact EPS can replace the fuel normally required for combustion, l kg of EPS saves 1 kg = 1.2 – 1.4 Litre of fuel oil.

The Recycling of PS:

Since both EPS and PSP Foam are made of Polystyrene, which is thermoplastic, so that it will become again a polystyrene plastic when recycled. AMEPS members recycle both EPS and PSP Foam by first crushing into small particle then melting or compacting it. Melting can be done by heated roller, disk or screw extruders, where the regrind scraps is heated usually by electrical power for some time above the melting temperature. Compacting can be done by rotary compactors where pressure and frictional force create heat below melting temperature to soften the regrind scraps for only few seconds. This method also called “agglomeration”.PS pallet from recycled foam will be produced in various kinds of plastic products e.g. video and tape cassette and ruler. The other way to reuse EPS Foam is to mix the regrind beads with the new expanded bead for re-production in moulding process.

2-Methylpentane

2-Methylpentane, trivially known as isohexane, is a branched-chain alkane with the molecular formula C6H14. It is a structural isomer of hexane composed of a methyl group bonded to the second carbon atom in a pentane chain.

What is Isohexane used for?
A clear, colourless liquid commonly used as a constituent of gasoline and glues used for shoes, leather products and roofing. Additionally, it is used in solvents to extract oils for cooking and as a cleansing agent for shoe, furniture and textile manufacturing.

What is 2 Methylpentane used for?
2Methylpentane is an alkane. Methyl pentane appears as colorless liquid. Isomers (2-methyl, 3-methyl) are possible and present in technical mixtures or singly for research purposes. Used in organic synthesis and as a solvent.

Does hexane or 2 Methylpentane have a higher boiling point?
The more symmetrical the molecules are, the easier it will be and the fewer spaces there will be between the molecules. Fewer spaces = better stacking. Hence, when you compare hexane to its structural isomer, 2methylpentanehexane has a much higher melting point due to the regular arrangement of its structure.

Boiling Point: 140.5 ° F at 760 mm Hg (USCG, …Flash Point: -20 ° F (USCG, 1999)Melting Point: -244.6 ° F (USCG, 1999)Vapor Pressure: 310.2 mm Hg (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:C6H14

Flash Point: -20 ° F (USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): 1.2 % (USCG, 1999)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): 7.7 % (USCG, 1999)
Autoignition Temperature: 585 ° F (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point: -244.6 ° F (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: 310.2 mm Hg (USCG, 1999)Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 0.653 at 68 ° F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point: 140.5 ° F at 760 mm Hg (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: 86.18 (USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

Chemical Datasheet

ISOHEXANE

Chemical Identifiers

CAS NumberUN/NA NumberDOT Hazard LabelUSCG CHRIS Code
NIOSH Pocket GuideInternational Chem Safety Card
107-83-5   1208Flammable LiquidIHA
none2-METHYLPENTANE

NFPA 704

DiamondHazardValueDescription
310 Health1Can cause significant irritation.
 Flammability3Can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions.
 Instability0Normally stable, even under fire conditions.
 Special

(NFPA, 2010)General DescriptionWatery liquid with a gasoline-like odor, Floats on water. Produces an irritating vapor. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts

  • Highly Flammable

Air & Water ReactionsHighly flammable.Fire HazardExcerpt from ERG Guide 128 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible)]:

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water. Substance may be transported hot. For hybrid vehicles, ERG Guide 147 (lithium ion batteries) or ERG Guide 138 (sodium batteries) should also be consulted. If molten aluminum is involved, refer to ERG Guide 169. (ERG, 2016)Health HazardInhalation causes irritation of respiratory tract, cough, mild depression, cardiac arrhythmias. Aspiration causes severe lung irritation, coughing, pulmonary edema; excitement followed by depression. Ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, swelling of abdomen, headache, depression. (USCG, 1999)Reactivity ProfileSaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons, such as ISOHEXENE, may be incompatible with strong oxidizing agents like nitric acid. Charring of the hydrocarbon may occur followed by ignition of unreacted hydrocarbon and other nearby combustibles. In other settings, aliphatic saturated hydrocarbons are mostly unreactive. They are not affected by aqueous solutions of acids, alkalis, most oxidizing agents, and most reducing agents.Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)

  • Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Saturated

Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and EvacuationExcerpt from ERG Guide 128 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible)]:

As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.

LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2016)FirefightingFire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be Used: Water may be ineffective

Fire Extinguishing Agents: Foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical (USCG, 1999)Non-Fire ResponseExcerpt from ERG Guide 128 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible)]:

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.

LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. (ERG, 2016)Protective ClothingEye protection (as for gasoline). (USCG, 1999)DuPont Tychem® Suit FabricsNo information available.First AidINHALATION: maintain respiration, give oxygen if needed.

ASPIRATION: enforce bed rest; give oxygen.

INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; call a doctor.

EYES: wash with copious amount of water.

SKIN: wipe off, wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:C6H14

Flash Point: -20 ° F (USCG, 1999)Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): 1.2 % (USCG, 1999)Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): 7.7 % (USCG, 1999)Autoignition Temperature: 585 ° F (USCG, 1999)Melting Point: -244.6 ° F (USCG, 1999)Vapor Pressure: 310.2 mm Hg (USCG, 1999)Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailableSpecific Gravity: 0.653 at 68 ° F (USCG, 1999)Boiling Point: 140.5 ° F at 760 mm Hg (USCG, 1999)Molecular Weight: 86.18 (USCG, 1999)Water Solubility: data unavailableIonization Potential: data unavailableIDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

ChemicalPAC-1PAC-2PAC-3
Methylpentane, 2-; (Isohexane) (107-83-5)1000 ppm11000 ppm 66000 ppm LEL = 12000 ppm

indicates value is 50-99% of LEL.
indicates value is 100% or more of LEL.(DOE, 2016)

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names

Isopentane

Name: Isopentane
Purity: 95%, 99%
CAS NO 78-78-4
The molecular formula of isopentane is C5H12. It is colorless, transparent and volatile liquid with pleasant aromatic smell. High purity isopentane is widely used in organic synthesis reaction and separation and purification of organic compounds. It can also be used as solvent and refrigerant. As a blending component of gasoline, industrial grade blended gasoline has the characteristics of high octane number, low density, high octane number and good low temperature start-up.

Junyuan Petroleum Group is a manufacturer of high purity specialty chemicals for pharmaceutical, biotech, nutritional, edible oil extraction, food and other markets. Our ability to customize products that meet customer-specific requirements has made us a global leader in quality. For more than 10 years, Junyuan Petroleum Group has ensured that every step of the process is controlled, meeting the highest levels of purity and lot-to-lot consistency.

Daily Price Changes

2021/02/04. USD TO CNY TODAY.
Actual USD to CNY exchange rate equal to 6.4680 Chinese Yuans per 1 Dollar. Today’s range: 6.4660-6.4720. Previous day close: 6.4720. Change for today -0.0040, -0.06%.

OPEC + sticks to the policy of reducing production and its position remains unchanged. The US House of Representatives has passed a budget resolution. A new version of the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package has taken a key step, and international oil prices have risen for four consecutive years. Wti03 contract 56.23 up 0.54 USD / barrel; Brent 04 contract 58.84 up 0.38 USD / barrel. The main contract of China SC crude oil futures 2104 rose 5.5 yuan / barrel to 359.4 yuan / barrel; as of February 4, the comprehensive change rate of crude oil was 2.88%, and the corresponding increase rate was expected to be 100 yuan / ton. A new round of refined oil price adjustment window will open at 24:00 on February 18.

Traditional solvent oil also rose significantly yesterday, but the increase was smaller than the day before yesterday, and the demand for replenishment in the gasoline and diesel market was stable. Junyuan Petroleum Group and some manufacturers in Shandong province raised the price of D-Solvent #20, and the downstream market demand continued to be flat. Crude oil prices rose four times in a row, and chemical information expects solvent oil market to continue to rise today.

Price list of n-Pentane, n-Hexane, Isopentane and n-Heptane
Daily Price changes on pentanes, hexanes and heptanes

Uses of Pentanes: 1. It is used as low melting point organic solvent and foam rubber for plastic industry.

  1. It can be used as solvent, artificial ice, anesthetics, pentanol, isobutane, etc.
  2. Used as standard gas, calibration gas and molecular sieve desorption agent.
  3. For geothermal power generation: ORC technology uses low boiling point organic matter (n-Pentane, Isopentane etc.) as working medium to make the working medium obtain heat from geothermal fluid in the flow system, and generate organic matter steam, so as to drive the turbine to rotate and drive the generator to generate electricity.
  4. Isopentane is used in four fields: analytical Science, high-end chemistry, life science and materials science

Uses of Hexanes:

  1. It is mainly used as solvent for polymerization of olefins such as propylene, extracting agent of vegetable oil for food, dissolving agent of rubber and coating, and diluting agent of pigment. In addition, it is a high octane fuel.
  2. It is mainly used for atmospheric monitoring and preparation of standard gas and correction gas.
  3. Used as solvent and reference material for chromatographic analysis. It is used for the determination of refractive index, moisture in methanol and organic synthesis.
  4. Mainly used as solvent. Used as a solvent in cosmetics, mainly used as solvent for cosmetics such as nail polish and cosmetics.
  5. Used in organic synthesis, solvent, chemical reagent, coating diluent, polymerization medium, etc.

Uses of n-Heptane: n-Heptane is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H16. It is colorless and volatile liquid. It can also be used as anesthetics, solvents, raw materials of organic synthesis and experimental reagents.

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The supply and demand of pentane market. According to the current situation, three production lines of Junyuan Petroleum Group will be put into operation in 2021-2022, and the market supply will increase. However, due to its C5 and C6 isomerization unit, the increase of market supply is limited. In 2021, the main consumers of domestic pentane market will still be the trade oil industry and pentane foaming agent industry. The main application is concentrated in the trade oil market. From the perspective of economic development, the trend of good economic operation will form a certain support for the domestic demand for refined oil, and pentane, as a gasoline blending component, will also be driven to a certain extent. In addition, due to the influence of policy, pentane fuel market is becoming more and more hot, and there may be good expectations in the later market. Overall, the market supply and demand pattern will continue to change in 2021, which will restrict the trend of C5 on the price.

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n-Pentane

n-Pentane, 95%
n-Pentane, 99%
Test NameSpecification
AppearancePasses Test
Assay (by GC)Min. 95.0 %
Water (H2O)Max. 0.02 %

Part #:JunYuan-G102041959
CAS: 109-66-0

Lot PurityLot Number: 2102042001
Purity: 99.50
Lot ExpirationLot Number: 3098765
Expiration: 02/05/2023
Alternate Name(s)STRAIGHT CHAIN ALKANE, C5
Stock StatusIn Stock
Size125kg drum, ISO Tank
Molecular FormulaC5-H12
Molecular Weight72.15
Concentration and Solventdensity = 0.626
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What does n-Pentane mean?
(ˈpɛnteɪn) n. (Elements & Compounds) an alkane hydrocarbon having three isomers, esp the isomer with a straight chain of carbon atoms (npentane) which is a colourless flammable liquid used as a solvent. Formula: C5H12.

What is n-Pentane used for?
nPentane is a flammable liquid. It is used as a solvent, as a build- ing block chemical in reactions to form other industrial substances, as a component of fuel, and as an aerosol propellant. nPentane has been used as the blowing agent of choice for expanded polystyrene since the 1970s.

Is n-Pentane soluble?
n-Pentane appears as a clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. Flash point 57°F. Boiling point 97°F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water.

How dangerous is pentane?
► Inhaling Pentane can irritate the nose and throat.
► Exposure can cause headachedizzinesslightheadedness, and passing out. may cause a build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema), a medical emergency.

Is pentane heavier than air?
Pentane is extremely flammable. Its flash point is minus 50 °C and its boiling point 36 °C. It is heavier than air and odourless. As it is heavier than air the vapour given off can collect in low-lying areas or containers and create a persistent flammable atmosphere, which if ignited can cause a flash fire.

Is pentane acidic or basic? Pentane

Names
Acidity (pKa)~45
Basicity (pKb)~59
UV-vis (λmax)200 nm
Magnetic susceptibility (χ)-63.05·106 cm3/mol

Is n Pentane polar or nonpolar?
npentane is a hydrocarbon. Hydrocarbons are non polar. Hydrocarbons contain two types of bonds, one is C-C( non polar) bond and other is C-H(slightly polar) bond. Now due to presence of same C-H bond at terminals net dipole moment is zero, hence they are non polar.

What is the formula of pentene?
C5H10

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