1. Product Introduction & Main Application
Arnico’s Pentane Plus (C5+) is a clear, colorless, and highly volatile liquid hydrocarbon mixture, obtained from gas condensates and natural gas sweetening processes, and mainly consists of pentane, isopentane, and hexane. This valuable product is an ideal feedstock for petrochemical steam crackers (for olefin production), a blowing agent in the production of polystyrene and EPS insulation foams, and a solvent in oil extraction processes.
2. Technical Specifications
| Technical Parameter | Petrochemical Feed Grade | Blowing Agent / Solvent Grade | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (15°C) | 620 – 650 | 630 – 660 | kg/m³ |
| Total Pentanes & Hexanes | ≥ 95 | ≥ 98 | % |
| Total Sulfur | ≤ 5 | ≤ 10 | ppm |
| Distillation Range | 25 – 65 | 30 – 70 | °C |
| Flash Point | < -40 | < -40 | °C |
| Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) | 100 – 140 | 90 – 120 | kPa |
3. Features & Benefits
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Excellent Cracker Feed: Its short, linear chains provide a very high yield conversion to ethylene and propylene.
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An Ideal Blowing Agent: A safe and effective replacement for CFCs and HCFCs, with rapid penetration into polystyrene beads.
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Ultra-Volatile & Residue-Free: A clean solvent for the extraction of edible oils and natural essences.
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Negligible Sulfur: Protects the expensive catalysts in cracking units.
4. Industrial Applications
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Petrochemicals: Feedstock for steam crackers to produce olefins.
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Polymer & Foam Industry: The blowing agent in the production of EPS and XPS blocks.
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Food Industry: A solvent for the extraction of vegetable oils and natural flavors.
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Fuel: Blending into winter-grade gasoline pools to adjust vapor pressure.
5. Safety & Handling
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MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet): This liquid is extremely flammable and volatile. Its vapors are heavier than air and highly explosive. The Arnico MSDS is vital for safe handling.
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Storage Conditions: Store in pressurized spherical tanks or cold storage tanks with a vapor recovery system, in an environment completely away from sparks.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Anti-static clothing, anti-spark shoes, and a respirator with an AX filter are required.
6. Quality Assurance & COA
Arnico Pentane Plus shipments are accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with a precise GC analysis.
