Additional Information for Technical Pentane
Technical pentane is a type of pentane that is commonly used in various industrial applications. It is a colorless and volatile liquid hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C5H12. Technical pentane is a member of the alkane family and is composed of five carbon atoms bonded to 12 hydrogen atoms.
In the supply class Chemicals, technical pentane falls under the category of solvents. It is widely used as a solvent in industries such as pharmaceuticals, paints and coatings, adhesives, and rubber manufacturing. Its low boiling point and excellent solvent properties make it suitable for dissolving various substances.
Technical pentane is also used as a blowing agent in the production of foam materials, such as expanded polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane foams. It helps create the cellular structure and insulation properties of these materials.
Additionally, technical pentane is used as a calibration standard in gas chromatography (GC) analysis. It is a common reference compound for determining the retention times and peak shapes of other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in GC analysis.
Overall, technical pentane is a versatile chemical that finds applications in various industries due to its solvent properties, blowing agent capabilities, and use as a calibration standard in analytical techniques.
Related Item Names for INC 10633 Technical Pentane
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 10633 Technical Pentane Page 1 of 1
- 218627601
- 1501T
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1