n-Pentane for Foaming Agents

n-Pentane for Foaming Agents

High-purity n-Pentane designed for foaming applications. Delivers consistent foam quality and reliable performance in industrial and manufacturing processes.

Description

n-Pentane for Foaming Agents is a high-purity pentane product specially designed for industrial foaming applications. Its low impurities ensure consistent foam quality, improved process efficiency, and reliable performance across various manufacturing sectors.

Key Features:

  • Purity: n-Pentane ≥95%

  • Balanced Composition: Optimal ratios of Isopentane and Cyclopentane

  • Low Impurities: Butanes and lighter ≤0.5%, Aromatics ≤100 ppm, Hexanes and heavier ≤0.5%

  • Packaging: Available in drums and ISO tanks for flexible industrial use

Applications:

  • Polyurethane foam production

  • Insulation materials

  • Industrial and construction foams

  • Other foaming agent applications where high-purity pentane is required

Benefits:

  • Delivers uniform foam quality

  • Enhances production efficiency

  • Low environmental impact due to minimal impurities

  • Reliable performance in large-scale industrial processes

Handling & Safety:

  • Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area

  • Keep away from heat and open flames

  • Follow local safety regulations for hydrocarbon handling

Related Products:
Check out our n-Pentane for Refrigerants and Cyclopentane for Refrigerants for other industrial applications.

Learn More:
For more information on foaming agents and industrial applications, visit Wikipedia – Foam.

n-Pentane 95%, CG. – For general use
Synonym: Amyl hydride, n-Amyl hydride, pentane, Diethyl methane, 1,3-Dimethyl propane.
CAS No: 109-66-0.
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)3CH3
Molecular Weight: 72.15
Beilstein: 969132
MDL number: MFCD00009498
EC Index Number: 203-692-4

Properties

Vapor Density: 2.48 (vs air)
Assay: ≥95% (GC)
Form: liquid
Autoignition Temp.: 500 °F
Potency: >2000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
Expl. lim.: ~8.3 %
Impurities: ≤0.001% Free acid (as CH3COOH)
Evapn. Residue: ≤0.005%
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.358 (lit.)
BP: 35-36 °C (lit.)
MP: −130 °C (lit.)
Transition Temp: flash point -48 °C (refers to pure substance)
Solubility: 0.4 g/L
Density: 0.626 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Storage Temp.: 2-30°C
SMILES string: CCCCC
InChI: 1S/C5H12/c1-3-5-4-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3
InChI key: OFBQJSOFQDEBGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Purity (GC): ≥ 95.0 %
Identity (IR): conforms
Free acid (as CH₃COOH): ≤ 0.001 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.626 – 0.628
Readily carbonizable substances: conforms
Evaporation residue: ≤ 0.005 %

Safety Information

Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H225 – H304 – H336 – H411
Precautionary Statements: P210 – P233 – P240 – P273 – P301 + P310 – P331
Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 – Asp. Tox. 1 – Flam. Liq. 2 – STOT SE 3
Target Organs: Central nervous system
Supplementary Hazards: EUH066
Storage Class Code: 3 – Flammable liquids
WGK: WGK 2
Flash Point(F): -40.0 °F
Flash Point(C): -40 °C