PENTANE (ISO-NORMAL) PENTANE 50/50

blowing agent

PENTANE (ISO-NORMAL) PENTANE 50/50

by Manufacturers, Producers, Suppliers Aug 13, 2022

n-Pentane

CAS NO. 109-66-0

Chemical formula C5H12

n-Pentane, a highly flammable alicyclic hydrocarbon. It has three structural isomers, n-Pentane isomer, isopentane (methylbutane) and neopentane (dimethylpropane).

Pentane blends is mixed by n-Pentane andIsopentane by certain ratio, mainly used as blowing/expandable agent, for EPS foaming, etc. Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons；
(ISO TANK) PENTANE (ISO-NORMAL) PENTANE 50/50 (ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS)

Pentane 80/20 is a blend of 80% n-Pentane and 20% Isopentane.

Pentane 60/40 is a blend of 60% n-Pentane and 40% Isopentane.

Pentane 50/50 is a blend of 50% n-Pentane and 50% Isopentane.

Customer-taliored grade is avaliable.

2. Specification or COA

Item	Unit	Specification	Test Result
Appearance	—	Clear colorless	Clear colorless
Color-saybolt	—	+30min	+30min
Pentane	Wt%	99min	99.87
n-Pentane	Wt%	84-86	84.4455
Isopentane	Wt%	14-16	15.4247
Cyclopentane	Wt%	1max	0.1132
Hexane and heavier	Wt%	0.1max	0
Butane and lighter	Wt%	0.1max	0
Benzene	ppm	10max	Non detected
Total Oleffines	mg/kg	20max	Non detected
Total Sulfur	ppm	1max	0.25
Bromine Index	mgBr/100g	10max	1.5
Water	ppm	30max	10
Non volatile matter	mg/100mL	0.5max	0.01

3. Product Application

n-Pentane is mainly used 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.

n-Pentane is also used as a solvent and in varied industrial applications such as pharmaceutical, petrochemical, paints & coatings.

4. Packing & Delivery

Standard export neutral packing in 15MT ISO TANK or 200-Liter drums.