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n-Pentane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
n-Pentane is used in consumer merchandise such as spot lifters/cleaners and foaming shave gels and in commercial products such as a blowing agent for expanded polystyrene (foam) insulation. It may also be used as a solvent (in pure form) in laboratory, chemical analysis, and other settings where a highly volatile non-polar solvent is needed.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Melting Point
-130°C
Color
Colorless
Density
0.626 g/mL
Boiling Point
36°C
Quantity
250 mL
Flash Point
-49°C (-57°F)
Odor
Nearly odorless
Physical Form
Liquid
Refractive Index
1.358
Assay Percent Range
98%
Hazard Category
H225-H304-H336
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H225-H304-H336
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P331-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PENTANES
EINECSNumber
203-692-4
RTECSNumber
RZ9450000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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