Bead foam microstructure and processing

Bead foam microstructure and processing

Pentane, n-

PARAMETERUNITVALUE
GENERAL INFORMATION
NamePentane, n-
CAS #109-66-0
IUPAC namepentane
Common nameamyl hydride
Empirical formulaC5H12
FormulaCH3(CH2)3CH3
Molecular massdaltons72.17
RTECS numberRZ9450000
Chemical categoryaliphatic hydrocarbon
EC number203-692-4
Product contentsn-pentane, 95-100 wt%
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
StateL
Odorgasoline-like
Odor thresholdppm400
Colorcolorless
Boiling point°C36.1
Freezing point°C−129.73
Refractive index at 20°C1.3580
Specific gravityg cm−30.630
Specific gravity temperature°C15.6
Vapor densityair=12.50
Vapor pressurekPa68.3
Vapor pressure temperature°C25
Evaporation ratebutyl acetate=112.0
Evaporation rateether=11.0
Enthalpy of vaporizationkJ mol−125.79
Enthalpy of vaporization temperatureK309.2
Polarity parameter, ET(30)kcal mol−131.1
CorrosivityN
Molar volumecm3 mol−1116.0
Kauri butanol number26.0
Coefficients of Antoine equationcoefficient A3.9892
coefficient B1070.617
coefficient C−40.454
Temperature range of Antoine equation°C268.7 to 341.4
pH
ViscositymPas (cP)0.225
Viscosity temperature°C25
Surface tension at 20°CmN m−115.48
Solubility in water at 20°Cmg kg−139
Heat of combustion at 25°CMJ kg−148.81
Specific heat at 25°CkJ K−1 mol−1167.19
Thermal conductivity at 25°CW m−1 K−10.12
Coefficient of thermal expansion10−4 °C−1 (K−1)10.0
Hildebrand solubility parameter(MPa)1/214.36
Hansen solubility parameters, (MPa)1/2dD14.5
dP0.0
dH0.0
Henry’s law constantatm/m3-mol−11.27E+00
Relative permittivity1.84
Electrical conductivitypS m−11.1
HEALTH & SAFETY
NFPA classificationFlammability4
Health1
Reactivity0
UN risk phrases, RR12,R51/53,R65,R66,R67
US safety phrases, SS9,S16,S29,S33,S61,S62
UN number1265
UN/NA hazard class3
UN packaging groupII
DOT classUN 1265 PENTANES, 3, II
TDG class3, II
ICAO/IATA class, packaging groupUN 1265 PENTANES, 3, II
IMDG class, packaging groupUN 1265 PENTANES, 3, II (<−40°C), Marine Pollutany, (N-Pentane)
Proper shipping namepentanes
Autoignition temperature°C243
Flash point°C<−40
Flash point methodTOC
Explosion limit, lowerwt%1.42
Explosion limit, upperwt%7.80
Threshold limiting value – TWA 8h, ACGIHmg m−31770
Threshold limiting value – TWA 8h, ACGIHppm600
Threshold limiting value – TWA 8h, NIOSHmg m−3350
Threshold limiting value – TWA 8h, NIOSHppm120
Maximum exposure concentration NIOSH-IDLHmg m−345000
Maximum exposure concentration NIOSH-IDLHppm1500
Maximum concentration, any time, ACGIHppm600
Maximum concentration, any time, NIOSHmg m−31800
Maximum concentration, any time, NIOSHppm610
Maximum concentration, any time, OSHAmg m−31800
Maximum concentration, any time, OSHAppm600
Maximum concentration, 15 min., ACGIHmg m−32210
Maximum concentration, 15 min., ACGIHppm750
Maximum concentration, 15 min., NIOSHmg m−31800
Maximum concentration, 15 min., NIOSHppm610
Maximum concentration, 15 min., OSHAmg m−32950
Maximum concentration, 15 min., OSHAppm1000
Animal testing, acute toxicity, Rat oral LD50mg kg−12000
Animal testing, acute toxicity, Rat inhalation, LC50ppm110000/2H mus
Route of entryInh, Ing, Con
IngestionHarmful if swallowed may cause lung damage.
Skin irritationRepeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Eye irritationMay cause eye irritation.
InhalationInhalation vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
First aid: eyesFlush eyes with water while holding eyelids open. Rest eyes for 30 minutes. If redness, burning, blurred vision, or swelling persist, transport to the nearest medical facility for additional treatment
First aid: skinRemove contaminated clothing. Flush exposed area with water and follow by washing with soap if available.
First aid: inhalationRemove to fresh air. If rapid recovery does not occur, transport to nearest medical facility for additional treatment.
Target organsRspSys,Eye,Skin,CNS,Kdny
Carcinogenicity IARCN
Carcinogenicity NTPN
Carcinogenicity OSHAN
Mutagenic propertiesN
ECOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Aquatic toxicity, Daphnia magna, 48-h LC50mg l−12.7
Aquatic toxicity, Rainbow trout, 96-h LC50mg l−14.3
Theoretical oxygen demandg g−13.56
Bioconcentration factor2.35
Biodegradation probabilitydays
Hydroxyl rate constantcm3 molecule−1 s−13.94E-12
Montreal protocolN
Partition coefficientlogKow3.39
Urban ozone formation potentialC2H4=10.11
Soil absorption constant1.91
UV absorptionnm<195
USE & PERFORMANCE
Manufacturergeneric

Pentane is introduced to suspension-polymerised polystyrene (PS) beads. Molecular weights in the range of 150,000–250,000 are used. The spherical beads are sieved to a narrow range of diameters, so are not monodisperse. PS beads are allowed to absorb up to 8% by weight of pentane, which is a plasticiser, reducing the glass transition temperature from 100°C to about 60°C . Cigna et al. (1986) used an ultramicrotome to section the pentane-containing beads, and then transmission electron microscopy. Microvoids within them are the sites of the later cell expansion. The surfaces of the beads are coated, typically with less than 0.5% of calcium stearate, to prevent agglomeration.

Expanded polypropylene (EPP) goes through a process of extrusion foaming as small diameter rod, then pelletised into beads, much as most thermoplastics are pelletised prior to injection moulding. Hence the initial production is as described in the last chapter, and high melt strength polypropylene (PP) grades must be used. The blowing agent is probably isopentane or CO2. Some of the beads have a solid PP outer layer, and their average density is lower than the final EPP mouldings (Beverte, 2004), a disadvantage compared with EPS in that bulky material must be transported to the site of moulding.

Resin and Asphaltene Gravimetric Determination
A 100 mL quantity of n-pentane is added to a pre-weighed sample of approximately 5 g of oil. The flask is shaken well and allowed to stand for 30 min [27,28]. The sample is filtered through a 0.45-μm membrane using minimum rinsing with n-pentane. The precipitate is allowed to dry and then weighed. The weight of the precipitate as a fraction of the initial oil sample weight is reported as the percentage asphaltenes.

The filtrate from the precipitation, the “maltene” fraction, is recovered and made up to 100 mL with n-pentane. A 15-g, 1-cm diameter column of activated silica gel is prepared. The top of the column is protected by a 1-cm layer of sodium sulfate. A 5-mL aliquot of the maltene fraction is loaded onto the column. A 60-mL volume of 1:1 (v:v) benzene:hexane is eluted through the column and discarded. A 60-mL volume of methanol, followed by a 60-mL volume of dichloromethane is eluted through the column and combined. The methanol/dichloromethane fractions are reduced by rotary evaporation and blown down to dryness under nitrogen. The mass fraction of this dried eluent, compensating for the volume fraction used, is reported as the percentage of resins in the sample.

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