Blowing Agent (n-Pentane/Isopentane 20-80%)

Blowing Agent (n-Pentane/Isopentane 20-80%)

Main Uses: High-efficiency foaming/blowing agent for Expandable Polystyrene (EPS).

This 20/80 blend is one of the nine standard ratios in the F1–F9 grid below (see full three-group Pentane Blends Ratio Table for Cyclopentane/n-Pentane and Cyclopentane/Isopentane blends).

Components Specifications
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9
nC5
(n-Pentane) %
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
iC5
(Isopentane)%
90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
Note: adjustment range for nC5 and iC5 content: ± 2%

Note: the final specification shall be subject to the factory test result and Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Description

Pentane 20/80 blowing agent is a blend of 20% n-Pentane and 80% Isopentane, formulated as a fast-evaporating physical blowing agent for expandable polymer applications.

Pentane 20/80 Blowing Agent — Applications

  • Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) blowing agent
  • Aerosol propellant
  • Electronic component precision cleaning solvent

Specifications

  • Chemical composition: 20% n-Pentane (CAS 109-66-0) / 80% Isopentane (CAS 78-78-4)
  • Total Pentanes content: ≥ 98.0 wt%
  • Density (20°C): 615 – 630 kg/m³
  • C4 and lighter components: ≤ 1.0 wt%
  • C6 and heavier fractions: ≤ 1.0 wt%

Transport & Regulatory

  • UN Number: UN 1265
  • Hazard Class: 3, Packing Group I
  • Packaging: ISO Tank (25–26 m³, 14.7–15.5 MT)

Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) are available for every shipment upon request, and final specifications are governed by the batch-specific COA rather than this datasheet.

Note: Final specification is subject to the actual factory test result and Certificate of Analysis (COA).

This 20/80 ratio is one of nine n-Pentane/Isopentane blends available (Group 1 of 3 in the full Pentane Blowing Agents ratio range), alongside separate Cyclopentane/n-Pentane and Cyclopentane/Isopentane groups for PU-grade applications.

Property Value
Form Liquid
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid
Density (20°C) 615 – 630 kg/m³
Total Pentanes ≥ 98.0 wt%
C4 and Lighter ≤ 1.0 wt%
C6 and Heavier ≤ 1.0 wt%

This technical data reflects our current product specifications and may not always reflect the latest version — please contact us for the most current documentation.

MSDS and COA