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Cyclopentane, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Cyclopentane is used as green blowing agent and involved in the production of polyurethane insulating foam, which is used in refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, construction panels, insulated pipes and roofs. As a lubricant, it finds applications in computer hard drives and outer space equipment due to its low volatile nature. It is widely useful in the preparation of resin, adhesives and pharmaceutical intermediate. It is an additive in gasoline. Since it is a halogen free compound and has zero-ozone depletion potential, it replaces the conventionally used chloro fluoro carbon (CFC) in refrigeration and thermal insulation.
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.
Cyclopentane is used as green blowing agent and involved in the production of polyurethane insulating foam, which is used in refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, construction panels, insulated pipes and roofs. As a lubricant, it finds applications in computer hard drives and outer space equipment due to its low volatile nature. It is widely useful in the preparation of resin, adhesives and pharmaceutical intermediate. It is an additive in gasoline. Since it is a halogen free compound and has zero-ozone depletion potential, it replaces the conventionally used chloro fluoro carbon (CFC) in refrigeration and thermal insulation.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether and acetone. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Avoid heat, direct sunlight, flames and sparks. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -95°C |
| Density | 0.748 |
| Boiling Point | 47°C to 49°C |
| Flash Point | −37°C (−34°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 95% |
| Odor | Petrol-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.406 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1146 |
| Beilstein | 1900195 |
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Safety and Handling
- Cyclopentane
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cyclopentane
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