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What is a Flexitank?

The Flexitank is a package that is used for the storage and transportation of non-hazardous liquid products and is intended for installation in 20ft ISO shipping containers.

Using Flexitank will reduce packaging, storage and transportation costs by a sizeable margin. This is due to its relatively low unit cost and the convenience of positioning ,speed of loading and efficient exploitation of loading weights.

Very Low positioning costs
No cleaning costs,No disposal costs
Cost effective and considerably cheaper than tank containers,drums and IBC’S
Can carry 40% or more cargo than drum and 50% or more than by bottles
Deliveries are door- to- door • Quick loading compared to drums and IBCs
Low labour for handling,filling and loading
No need for forklift to load or unload container
No need for intermediate bulk storage
Available in remote areas
Clean and environmentally friendly
Low weight of Flexitank-so higher payloads possible
20 ft. Container payload 15% higher than IBCs Container payload 44% higher than drums
No demurrage on Flexitank only on container.No return loads needed

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.

Pentanes

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONPurity Percent
n-Pentane99%, 95% 
Isopentane  99%, 96%
n- Pentane / Isopentane Blend20-80%, 30-70%
Pentane Products List
n-Pentane and applications

n-Pentane, 99%, n-Pentane, 95%
CAS NO 109-66-0
Applications: Blowing Agents, Plastics Industry, Geothermal Energy, Personal Care Products, Gasoline

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Why is pentane used as blowing agent?

Why is pentane used as blowing agent? Pentaneblown foams have another advantage: better dimensional stability due to the fact that pentane does not condense as much as HCFC-141b at temperatures normally experienced by the foam in use. The condensation of HCFC-141b causes the cells to shrink and expand on a cyclical basis, reducing dimensional stability.”

Blowing agents are used to decrease the density of the polymer, typically by 40–60% with loading levels of 0.5–20.5% by weight on the amount of polymer.

n-Pentane, Isopentane, Pentane Blends

Releated Terms:

Extrusion, Carbon Dioxide, Flame Retardant, Polyurethane Foam, Polyurethanes, Resin, Injection Moulding, Foaming Agent, Porosity

Blowing Agent

A blowing agent is a substance which is capable of producing a cellular structure via a foaming process in a variety of materials that undergo hardening or phase transition, such as polymers, plastics, and metals. They are typically applied when the blown material is in a liquid stage. The cellular structure in a matrix reduces density, increasing thermal and acoustic insulation, while increasing relative stiffness of the original polymer.

Blowing agents are additives used in the manufacture of foamed plastics, which have the advantage of lightness, contribute to material and cost savings, and are distinguished by the fact that they are thermally insulatingBlowing agents usually create fine and regular cellular structures during polymer processing.

Blowing agent plays a fundamental role in the production of polystyrene (PS), polyurethane (PUand polyisocyanurate (PIRinsulations foamA small quantity of blowing agent indirectly provides important performance characteristics to these foams as great thermal insulation properties.

The global warming potential (GWP) of the blowing agents used to manufacture insulation products like polyiso insulation can be an important consideration when assessing each product’s environmental impacts. Blowing agents function to increase the final thermal resistance or R-value of foam insulation, and also help to facilitate the manufacturing or foaming process.  

Manufacturers of laminated insulation products in North America use #pentane or #pentane #blends in their production processes. Pentane is a hydrocarbon with zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and low-GWP. Manufacturers have utilized pentane technologies in product formulations for over 20 years.

n-Pentane, isopentane and pentane blends storage tanks at our manufactuiring plant

Pentane has a GWP value of less than 10, which means that insulation products produced and sold in North America comply with climate regulations that limit the manufacture or installation of products produced with higher-GWP substances (including products manufactured with hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or blends thereof). Therefore, architects and contractors can continue to specify insulation products manufactured by PIMA members with confidence in both the industry’s performance and environmental scorecard.

Blowing agents can allow the polymer processor to achieve weight reduction and use less raw materials by introducing a finely controlled cell structure within the polymerWith the endothermic blowing agentsas part of their functionalitythey will absorb heat energy from their surroundings.

Foam blowing agents encompass a wide variety of applications including refrigeratorsbuildingsautomobilesfurniturepackagingand many moreThe blowing agent is used to create a cellular structure from liquid plastic resinand in the case of foam used for insulation it functions as an insulating component of the foam.

When it comes to blowing agents, a controlled foam structure makes your production process go a lot smoother

Not only do blowing agents expand up to 60 times in volume, they also provide:

  • highly controlled foaming
  • closed, uniform cell structure
  • guards against water penetration
  • create internal pressure to combat shrinkage.

Blowing agent plays a fundamental role in the production of polystyrene (PS), polyurethane (PUand polyisocyanurate (PIRinsulations foamA small quantity of blowing agent indirectly provides important performance characteristics to these foams as great thermal insulation properties.

Blowing agents can allow the polymer processor to achieve weight reduction and use less raw materials by introducing a finely controlled cell structure within the polymerWith the endothermic blowing agentsas part of their functionalitythey will absorb heat energy from their surroundings.

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.

Expandable Polystyrene / EPS:

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.

There’s no any CFC’s in PS foam

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.

n-Pentane, CAS NO 109-66-0

Full Name: n-Pentane

Category: Organic > High Purity Compounds > Alkanes

Synonym: Pentane
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)3CH3
Molecular Weight: 72.15
CAS Number: 109-66-0

Shelf Life on Ship Date: 24 Months – Store in a freezer at -18°C or below

Certification: ISO 9001 ✔

We are specialists in manufacturing of the following product lines:

n-Pentane, 95%, 99%, CAS 109-66-0
Isopentane, 95%, 99%, CAS #: 78-78-4
n-Hexane, 60%, 80%, 95%, 99%, CAS 110-54-3
Isohexane, 99%, CAS Number 107-83-5, CAS Number 92112-69-1
n-Heptane, 99%, CAS 142-82-5
n-Octane, 99%, CAS Number: 111-65-9
D20 Solvent, 111-65-9
Pentane Blend Specifications:
n-Pentane 80% – Isopentane 20%
n-Pentane, 60% – Isopentane, 40%
n-Pentane 70% – Isopentane 30%
Customized Ratios of Pentane Blends available

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Each standard is rigorously tested and analyzed as a finished product and accompanied with a certificate of analysis and material safety data documentation. Our products are manufactured under quality management system which has been introduced to the requirements of ISO 17034:2016 ‘General Requirements for the Competence of Reference Materials Producers’certifies that we meet every requirement for the competence in the very specific field of Reference Material Production

n-Pentane

n-Pentane, CAS 109-66-0

In addition to being a component of natural gas, pentane has numerous industrial uses. Primarily, pentane is used to create a blowing agent which is then used to create a foam known as polystyrene. Polystyrene is used to make insulation materials for refrigerators and heating pipes.

Pentane is an organic compound which is a clear colourless liquid. The odour of pentane is similar to petroleum. It is less dense than the water and is insoluble in water. It is also known as quintane and n-pentane. The rotatable bond count of pentane is 2.

Molecular formula C5H12

Linear formula CH3(CH2)3CH3

The Simplified molecular-input line-entry system (SMILES) CCCCC

Properties Of Pentane
The properties of pentane are similar to butane and hexane. Following is the table of properties of pentane:

IUPAC name pentane
Molecular formula C5H12
Molecular mass 72.151 g/mol
Melting point -130.5 to -129.1℃
Boiling point 35.9 to 36.3℃
Density 0.626 g/mL
Appearance Colourless liquid
Refractive index 1.358
Viscosity 0.240 mPa.s at 20℃

Isomers Of Pentane
There are three structural isomers of pentane and they are:

n-pentane is the first isomer which is a straight chain with a normal structure of pentane.
2-methylbutane is the second isomer which is a branched-chain structure in which one carbon atom is connected to three other carbon atoms.
2,2-dimethylpropane is the third isomer which is a branched-chain structure in the central carbon atom is connected to four other carbon atoms.
Uses Of Pentane
It is used in the production of polystyrene foam.
Isopentane which is obtained by acid-catalysed isomerisation is used in producing high-octane fuels.
It is used in geothermal power stations as a working medium in Rankine cycle.
It is also used in liquid chromatography.
At room temperature, pentanes are volatile liquid and inexpensive. They are used as a laboratory solvent.
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Comprehensive Market Research on China Pentane Industry in 2021

Terminal demand for pentane is slowing, and there is a risk of overcapacity in the industry.

Pentane is a fine chemical product. There are three isomers. They are pentane, isopentane and cyclopentane. They are mainly used in polyurethane foam, EPS foaming agent and new type hydrocarbon refrigerant in air conditioning and refrigerator. The upstream of pentane industry chain is the by-product from cracking of natural gas condensate, oil field light hydrocarbon and light naphtha ethylene plant, and the main product of C5 is cyclopentadiene. The downstream is the application market, mainly focusing on polyurethane foaming agent, EPS foaming agent, linear low density polyethylene solvent and other fields.
Due to the different structures and properties of n-pentane, isopentane and cyclopentane, their application fields are quite different. N-pentane can be isomerized to produce isopentane, and can also be used as foaming agent. It can also be used in low temperature thermometer, artificial ice, anesthetic, and pentanol synthesis. Isopentane is an important admixture to improve octane number of gasoline, and is also an important raw material for isoprene production. It can also be dehydrogenated, chlorinated, and hydrolyzed to produce isopentene, isoprene, and isopentanol, which are organically synthesized Cyclopentane is mainly used in organic synthesis and intermediate of fine chemicals, and its market demand is low at present.

According to the comprehensive market research and investment analysis report of pentane industry in China 2020-2024 issued by China Industrial Research Center It shows that the pentane terminal market is home appliances, building materials, packaging and other industries. In recent years, the above three industries present different development trends. Among them, due to the rapid development of package delivery industry, the demand of packaging industry is strong; however, the development of home appliances and construction industry is relatively slow, and the demand for pentane is declining. In general, in recent years, the pentane demand presents a fluctuating growth state, and the growth rate is slow. In 2019, the pentane industry demand in China is 273000 tons, and the market scale reaches 1.83 billion yuan, of which isopentane is the largest, accounting for 45%; followed by n-pentane, accounting for 39%; cyclopentane and other products, accounting for 16%.
The raw materials for pentane production are mainly in the hands of petrochemical refineries. The representative enterprises are PetroChina, Sinopec, etc. with their own raw material advantages, they have a high market share. Pentane production enterprises need to purchase raw materials from large petrochemical refineries for processing, so considering transportation conditions and costs, most pentane production enterprises are located near large petrochemical refineries, mainly in Shandong Province, and East China currently accounts for more than 50% of the production capacity. At present, the leading enterprise of pentane production in China is Junyuan Petroleum Group.

n-Pentane, 95% and 99% Pure

These 95% and 99% CP (chemically pure) n-Pentane (by Junyuan Petroleum Group ) are of purity suitable for use in general applications as a non-polar solvent. n-Pentane is a relatively light, straight, five-membered alkane useful for extraction and is easily evaporated and recovered.

These products are shipped in a 125kg drum or 14.5MT ISO Tank.

CONTAINS

C5H12 CAS No. 109-66-0 MW 72.15

TEST SPECIFICATION

Appearance: Colorless
Assay (by GC): min 95.0%
Water (H2O): max 0.02%

Balances are calibrated regularly with weights certified traceable to the NIST national mass standard. All products are prepared according to master documents that assure manufacture according to validated methods. Batch records document traceability and production history for each lot manufactured.

The Certificate of Analysis is designed to comply with ISO Guide 31 “Reference Materials — Contents of Certificates and Labels.”

n-Pentane
n-Pentane

Research and Analysis on the current situation of global and Chinese n-Pentane industry and forecast of market prospect in 2021

n-Pentane can be used to prepare isopentane and can also be used as extractant. Foaming agent of polystyrene, lubricant of liquid air. It is used for low temperature thermometers, making ice, anesthetics and synthesizing amyl alcohol. Isopentane is a mixture to improve the octane number of “lead-free” gasoline. It is also the raw material for isoprene production. Isopentene and isoprene can be prepared by dehydrogenation, and isoamyl alcohol can be obtained by chlorination and hydrolysis. When the content of n-Pentane in the product is more than 95% (WT), it can be used as the desorption agent of molecular sieve dewaxing process. The product can meet the requirements of different foaming degrees after blending with different proportions of isopentane. It can be used as an efficient foaming agent for expandable polystyrene.

Overall, in recent years, pentane demand shows a fluctuating growth state, with a slow growth rate. In 2021, the demand of China’s pentane industry is 363,000 tons, and the market scale reaches 1.96 billion yuan, of which the scale of Isopentane is the largest, accounting for 46%; n-Pentane is the second, accounting for 40%; Cyclopentane and other products account for 14%.

There are three isomers of pentane, namely n-pentane, isopentane and neopentane. The physical and chemical properties of the three substances are different, so they can be separated and purified by physical methods.

At present, the annual consumption of pentane in China is nearly 66 KT, of which the consumption of EPS pentane foaming agent is about 30 kt / A, accounting for 45% of the total consumption; the consumption of pentane for polyurethane is 33 kt / A, accounting for 50% of the total consumption; the consumption of pentane carrier solvent of linear low density polyethylene is 3 kt / A, accounting for 5% of the total consumption.

The market size of cyclopentane is estimated to be $242.4 million in 2018 and is expected to reach $335.7 million by 2023, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. According to the in-depth study report on the global and Chinese Cyclopentane industry in 2018-2023 issued by New World industry research, the market growth can be attributed to the increased use of cyclopentane in residential and commercial refrigerator applications.

Isopentane is a mixture to improve the octane number of “lead-free” gasoline. It is also the raw material for isoprene production. Isopentene and isoprene can be prepared by dehydrogenation, and isoamyl alcohol can be obtained by chlorination and hydrolysis.

Our n-Pentane product features: using high-quality light hydrocarbon raw materials, high purity and stable quality. Sales inquiries: info@junyuanpetroleumgroup.com