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High-purity Cyclopentane and Isopentane Pentane Blends used as PU and EPS foam blowing agents in insulation and solvent applications.
EPS Foam, PU Foam

Pentane Blends for PU and EPS Foam Applications | Cyclopentane & Isopentane Solutions

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As global demand for energy-efficient insulation materials continues to rise, Pentane-based blowing agents have become the preferred choice for manufacturers seeking high performance, environmental compliance, and cost efficiency.

We offer a full range of Cyclopentane, Isopentane, and n-Pentane blends designed to meet the diverse needs of the polyurethane (PU) and expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam industries.

1. Cyclopentane / Isopentane 50/50 Blend

A balanced formulation combining excellent foam expansion with fast curing performance.

  • Composition: 50% Cyclopentane, 50% Isopentane
  • Boiling Range: 28–49°C
  • Applications: PU foam blowing agent, solvent
  • Advantages: Ideal for rigid insulation panels and energy-efficient foam systems

2. Cyclopentane / n-Pentane 50/50 Blend

Engineered for high insulation performance and uniform cell structure in EPS and PU foams.

  • Composition: 50% Cyclopentane, 50% n-Pentane
  • Boiling Range: 36–49°C
  • Applications: EPS & PU foam blowing agent
  • Advantages: Enhanced compatibility with foam formulations and stable performance

3. n-Pentane / Isopentane 80/20 Blend

Optimized for EPS foam production with excellent vaporization and flow characteristics.

  • Composition: 80% n-Pentane, 20% Isopentane
  • Boiling Range: 28–36°C
  • Applications: EPS foam blowing agent, solvent
  • Advantages: Cost-effective, high-purity hydrocarbon blend with consistent results

4. n-Pentane / Isopentane 70/30 Blend

Delivers the right balance of volatility and foam density control for PS foam manufacturing.

  • Composition: 70% n-Pentane, 30% Isopentane
  • Boiling Range: 28–36°C
  • Applications: PS foam blowing agent, solvent
  • Advantages: Proven performance in thermal insulation and packaging foam production

Why Choose Our Pentane Blends?

  • High Purity & Consistency: Reliable performance in all industrial applications
  • Eco-Friendly: Zero ODP and low GWP alternatives to traditional CFCs and HCFCs
  • Global Supply Capability: Safe packaging and worldwide export
  • Customized Formulations: Tailored Pentane ratios to meet specific process requirements

Applications Across Industries

  • Refrigeration & Insulation Foams (PU, PIR)
  • Expanded & Extruded Polystyrene (EPS, XPS)
  • Adhesives & Coatings
  • Industrial Solvents

Safety & Handling

All Pentane Blends are highly flammable (UN No. 1265) and must be stored tightly sealed in cool, ventilated areas away from ignition sources. Proper grounding, ventilation, and explosion-proof equipment are essential for safe operation.

Conclusion

Whether you are producing PU insulation panels, EPS packaging foam, or high-performance adhesives, our Cyclopentane / Isopentane and n-Pentane blends deliver the purity, efficiency, and safety your process demands.

Learn More About Eco-Friendly Blowing Agents

For more insights on sustainable foam insulation materials and global blowing agent trends, explore industry resources such as Polyurethane Foam Association, PU Europe, and ChemicalSafetyFacts.org.

Discover how Cyclopentane, Isopentane, and n-Pentane blends are driving innovation in PU and EPS foam manufacturing, offering high performance, low environmental impact, and global compliance with modern insulation standards.

✅ Contact us today to learn more about tailored Pentane solutions for your application.

n-Heptane

n-Heptane 99% — Reliable Solvent for High-Standard Applications

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Product Overview

n-Heptane 99% is a high-purity aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, analytical testing, and specialty chemical manufacturing. With its narrow distillation range, low aromatic content, and excellent volatility characteristics, it ensures consistency and reliability in every application.

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Density (15°C, g/cm³)0.685 – 0.693
AppearanceClear and colorless
Water Content (ppm)≤ 50
Saybolt Color≥ +30
Copper Corrosion (100°C, 2h)≤ 1
Non-volatile Residue (mg/100ml)≤ 1
Refractive Index (20°C)1.3870 – 1.3890
Aromatic Content (ppm)≤ 10
Benzene Content (ppm)≤ 2
Sulfur Content (ppm)≤ 1
Purity (% m/m)≥ 99
3-Methylhexane (%)≤ 0.50
2-Methylhexane (%)≤ 0.20
Methylcyclohexane (%)≤ 0.30
Initial Boiling Point (IBP, °C)≥ 96
Final Boiling Point (DP, °C)≤ 105
Distillation Range (5–95%, °C)≤ 1.5

These specifications demonstrate excellent batch consistency, low impurity levels, and high solvent performance, ensuring suitability for critical manufacturing environments.

Compliance and Safety Statements

Melamine-Free Statement
No melamine is used during production, and the product contains no melamine residues.

Nitrosamines-Free Statement
n-Heptane is a pure hydrocarbon solvent. No nitrosamine compounds are introduced or present in the product.

Absence of Glycols
This product contains no glycol components.

Absence of Mesylates (Methanesulfonates)
n-Heptane production does not involve any sulfonate compounds; mesylates are confirmed absent.

Genotoxic Impurities Statement
n-Heptane is a single-component hydrocarbon solvent and does not contain any genotoxic impurities.

Absence of Allergens, Aflatoxins, and Additives
Derived from petroleum hydrocarbon distillates, n-Heptane is produced without the addition of allergens, aflatoxins, or food/pharmaceutical additives.

Key Advantages

  • High purity (≥99%) for sensitive chemical and pharmaceutical processes
  • Extremely low aromatic and sulfur content, ensuring clean performance
  • Stable physicochemical properties across production batches
  • Fully compliant with industry safety and purity expectations

Applications

  • Pharmaceuticals: Extraction, crystallization, and purification
  • Fine Chemicals: Reaction solvent and intermediate carrier
  • Analytical Laboratories: Chromatographic analysis and sample preparation
  • Coatings & Adhesives: Formulation of high-performance systems requiring non-polar solvents

Conclusion

n-Heptane 99% is a premium-grade hydrocarbon solvent that meets the stringent technical and regulatory requirements of modern industries. With consistent purity, verified compliance, and reliable global supply, it is an ideal choice for manufacturers seeking efficiency, safety, and performance in solvent applications.

iso-Pentane, Pentane] Isopentane, 2

Isopentane, 2-Methylbutane

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Isopentane is a pentane isomer. Isopentane, C5H12, also called methylbutane or 2-methylbutane, is a branched-chain alkane with five carbon atoms. Isopentane is an extremely volatile and flammable liquid at room temperature and pressure. The normal boiling point is just a few degrees above room temperature. It is a colorless and odorless liquid. Isopentane can be mixed with n-pentane to make EPS and it also can be mixed with cyclopentane as a foaming agent for rigid urethane foam. It is also used to produce toothpastes and cosmetics. As an anesthetic, isopentane is less potent than the shorter-chain alkanes; however, it appears more active metabolically.

Chemical name: iso-Pentane Chemical synonyms: Isopentane Product Brand: Chromasolv Material form: Solvent Density (g/cm3): 0.62 Flash Point (°C): -51 °C Molecular weight: 72.15 Molecular formula: C5H12 Chemical purity: =99.5% UN Number: UN 1265

  • Isopentane Liquid Density: 27.5 scf/ Gallon
  • Isopentane Vapor Pressure:
  • Isopentane Packaging:
  • Isopentane Fill Density: 56%

Key Specification Table

CAS # EC Number Hill Formula Chemical Formula Molar Mass
78-78-4 201-142-8 C₅H₁₂ C5H12 72.15 g/mol

Pricing & Availability

Catalogue Number Availability Packaging Qty/Pack Incoterms Payment Terms
 Remarks
JPG65980
Limited Availability


 ISO Tank
 14.7 MT
 EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA
 T/T, LC

Description
Catalogue Number JPG65980
Synonyms iso-Pentane, Isopentane
Description 2-Methylbutane
Overview PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF
ISO-PENTANE

  • EPS Grade Pentane blowing agent ( Thermacol
  • General Grade
  •  PU Grade(sandwich panel)
  • Polymer Grade(LLDPE & HDPE)
  • Pharma Grade LAB Grade(Linear Alkayl Benzene)
  • Super Dry with moisture less than 10ppm for special application

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ISO-PENTANE

PARAMETER  UNIT TYPICAL VALUES
HSN Code
2901000
CAS Number
78-78-4
Molar Mass g/mol 72.15
Physical Appearance
liquid, colorless
Odour
Odourless
Density at 15 °C g/cm3 0.625
Melting Point °C -160
Boiling Point °C 28
Flash Point °C -51
Vapour Pressure at 20 °C kPa 76.1
Refractive Index
1.3575

Iso-Pentane is the first branched, liquid hydrocarbon or paraffin. This group of substances is also called alkanes. The iso-Pentane has a chemical formula of C5H12
Iso-Pentane is almost insoluble in water, but shows very good solubility or unlimited miscibility with many organic solvents such as other paraffins, ethers, esters, aromatics or chlorinated hydrocarbons.

    Cosmetics & Personal care
    Insulation Industry
    Polymer Industry
    Cooling Industry
    Chemicals Industry
    Fine Chemistry
    Appliance Industry

Physicochemical Information
Boiling point 28 °C (1013 hPa)
Density 0.62 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit 1.3 – 7.6 %(V)
Flash point -51 °C
Ignition temperature 420 °C
Melting Point -159.77 °C
Vapor pressure 769.92 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility 0.048 g/l

Application
Like all alkanes (paraffins, saturated hydrocarbons), iso-Pentane is a very good solvent for non-polar substances such
as lubricating greases. However, its boiling point of 29 °C is very close to room temperature, so it is usually used
elsewhere.
Very pure, aromatics-free iso-Pentane is used in shaving gel or shower gel, as it already evaporates due to body
temperature, making the products foam up very finely and creamily.
Due to increasingly strict rules to protect the ozone layer and stop global warming, iso-Pentane is an ideal substitute
for chlorinated and fluorinated hydrocarbons for foaming polystyrene or polyurethane.
Cyclopentane is very often used in combination with different proportions of iso-Pentane to produce Polyurethane
(PU) foam. The Cyclopentane has a better insulating effect, the iso-Pentane evaporates more easily and contributes to
the optimal formation of the cell structure.
Geothermal plants are a significant contribution to renewable energy supply. In this process, heat is extracted from
the ground and converted into heating energy for buildings in a heat pump. iso-Pentane can be used as the process
medium in such heat pumps.
Shaving foam and shower gel
Non-polar solvent with very high volatility
Working medium in geothermal plants
Blowing agent for polystyrene and polyurethane foam
Building insulation
Process medium for polyethylene (PE, LLDPE) and polypropylene (PP)
The most widely produced plastic in the world is Polyethylene (PE). Modern plants polymerize the ethylene in the
gas phase. This must be cooled after the reaction so that the dust-fine plastic beads become solid and do not stick
to the equipment. iso-Pentane is injected in liquid form into the gas stream. It evaporates and thus cools the
reaction. The iso-Pentane can then be condensed and reused. It can also be used as a process medium for
Polypropylene (PP), which is produced in the same way in the gas phase
Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer made from monomers of the aromatic hydrocarbon styrene. Polystyrene can be solid or foamed. General-purpose polystyrene is clear, hard, and brittle. It is an inexpensive resin per unit weight. It is a poor barrier to oxygen and water vapour and has a relatively low melting point. Polystyrene is one of the most widely used plastics, the scale of its production being several million tonnes per year. Polystyrene can be naturally transparent, but can be colored with colorants. Uses include protective packaging, containers, lids, bottles, trays, tumblers, disposable cutlery, in the making of models, and as an alternative material for phonograph records..