Isopentane  
 
  1. Molecular formula: C5H12
  2. Usage: 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.
  3. Physical features:
Appearance
colorless and transparent liquid, light aromatic odor
Boiling point(101.3kPa) :
27.85oC
Relative density(20oC) :
0.62
Flash point :
-56oC
Self-burning temperature : 420oC
Explosion limit(vol)
1.4 -- 8.3%
Fire hazard class
class A for anti-fire
class B for explosion-proof
   
Specification:
Item
figures
Appearance Colorless and transparent liquid, no mechanical foregin bodies and suspending matter
Density( g/cm3)
0.58-0.63
Isopentane (wt%)
95
n-pentane (wt%)
4.0
Sulfur (ppm)
1
Free water
No