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IS 2.1.4A

Data Sheet
Product name
Description

Issued November 2001, 1st Edition

PENTANE 60/40
This blended pentane is composed of 60% n-pentane and 40%
isopentane. It is a volatile hydrocarbon primarily used for its volatility

CAS Registry
Number

109-66-0

PROPERTY

TEST METHOD

UNIT

TYPICAL VALUE

Distillation, IBP

ASTM D86

oC

32

Distillation, DP/EP

ASTM D1078

oC

35

Density @ 15 oC

ASTM D4052

Kg/l

Colour (Saybolt)

ASTM D156

30

Copper corrosion (100C*3hr)

ASTM D130

1a

Bromine index

ASTM D2710

MgBr2/100g

25

Water content

ASTM D1744

%m

0.006

Sulphur

SMS 1897

%m

0.1

0.627

Test methods
ASTM methods are published by the American Society for Testing and Materials 1916 Race St,
Philadelphia, Pa. U.S.A.
IP methods are published by the Institute of Petroleum, 61 New Cavendish St, London, U.K.

General information
Composition
Pentane 60/40 is manufactured to the highest standards. It does not contain detectable
quantities if polycyclic aromatics, heavy metals or chlorinated compounds.

Application
Pentane 60/40 is used as a blowing agent in the manufacture and processing of expandable
polystyrene.

Hazard information
Pentane 60/40 is highly flammable. Its vapour can readily form an explosive mixture in air.
For further advice please refer to Material Safety Data Sheet.

The information contained in this bulletin is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but any
recommendations or suggestions, which may be made, are without guarantee, since the conditions of use
are beyond our control. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be construed as a recommendation to
use any product in conflict with existing patents covering any material or its use.