n-Pentane

n-Pentane: Technical Data Sheet

PropertyTypicalRangeSpecificationTest Method
Compostition, WT%Gas Chrom
Butane and LighterTraceTrace--
Isopentane0.2 <0.1 - 0.9 1.1 Max
Benzene, ppm <0.1 0.0 - 1.0 5.0 Max
Gas Chrom
API Gravity 92.7 93.1 - 91.9 -- ASTM D-4052
Specific Gravity 0.6306 0.6303 - 0.6335 -- API Table 3
Density, lbs/gal 5.2495.245 - 5.272 -- API Table 8
Distillation, DegF ASTM D-1078
IBP 96.0 95.5 - 96.6 --
Dry Point 100.0 99.5 - 100.5 --
Color, Saybolt* +30 +30 + 30 ASTM D-6045
Sulfur Content, ppm < 1 < 1 5.0 Max ASTM D-5453
Kauri-Butanol Value 26.2 26.0 - 27.6 --ASTM D-1133
Copper Corrosion 1 A 1 A 1 A ASTM D-130
Flash Point, Deg F - 60 - 66 / - 55 --
Estimated
Non-volatile Content
mg/100 ml 0.1 0.1 - 0.3 1.0 Max ASTM D-1353
Reid Vapor Pressure 15.5 15.1 - 16.5 -- ASTM D-5191
Acidity, Dist Residue Neutral Neutral Neutral ASTM D-1093
Water Content, wppm 7.0 4.0 - 25.0 25.0 Max ASTM D-6304
Bromine Index, mgBr/100g 8 4 - 15 -- ASTM D-1492
Other Information
Shippingin 14.5 MT ISO tank trucks125kg Steel Drums 80 Drums/20"GP160 Drums/40" GP
DOT ClassificationPentaneFlammable Liquid
Hazardous Materials Identification Number:UN1265
Toxicity
Threshold Limit Value1000 ppm: OSHA Standard, TWA600 ppm: ACGIH Standard, TWA750 ppm: ACGIH Standard, STEL
CAS NO109-66-0
* Saybolt color of +30 is approximately 0 on the Pt-Co Color Scale
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Danger

Synonyms: Pentane

Formula: H₃C(CH₂)₃CH₃
MW: 72.15 g/mol
Boiling Pt: 35…36 °C (1013 hPa)
Melting Pt: –130 °C
Density: 0,63 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Flash Pt: –40 °C
Storage Temperature: Ambient
MDL Number: MFCD00009498
CAS Number: 109-66-0
EINECS: 203-692-4
UN: 1265
ADR: 3,II
REACH: 01-2119459286-30
Junyuan Index: 1807156

Specification Test Results

AppearanceClear, colorless liquid
Water (K.F.)Less than 0.010%
ResidueLess than 0.001% (0.0010 g/160 mL)
GC PurityGreater than 99.9% n-pentane (n-C5) and C5 isomers
n-PentaneGreater than 99.0%
Color (APHA)Less than 10

Chinese Name: 正戊烷
Purity:95%~99%
Nickname: Pentane Oil
Chemical formula: C5H12
CAS Number: 109-66-0

Product NameCAS No.Tarrif No.PackingUnitMOQ
(mt)
n-Pentane, 95%109-66-02901109000ISO Tanksmt14.50
n-Pentane, 95%109-66-02901109000Drumsmt10.40
n-Pentane, 99%109-66-02901109000ISO Tanksmt14.50
n-Pentane, 99%109-66-02901109000Drumsmt10.40

Usage:

 Pentane is used mainly as a primary blowing agent in the manufacturing of polystyrene foam like EPS, PIR etc. It is used because of its lower cost compared to other chemicals, low boiling point and relative safety when in use.

Geothermal power stations have been using pentane in binary cycle systems wherein warm geothermal water is brought to the surface and passed through a heat exchanger containing pentane. Because of its much lower boiling point compared to water, the pentane heats up the binary fluid causing the turbines to spin. The advantage is that the pentane can be re-used once it condenses and pumped back into the system.

 Normal pentane is also used as a solvent and in varied industrial applications such as pharmaceutical, petrochemical, paints & coatings.

  Pentane is also used in the laboratory as solvents.

Chemical Data Sheet

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Toxicological Abbreviations
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Response Guide 128 – ERG 2020

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