Pentane – C5H12

Here pentane (C5H12) You can find basic information about: properties, health effects, detection tools – pentane gas detector – and suitable respiratory protective equipment (gas mask or AX with gas filter powered air purifying respirator).

Pentane properties (C5H12)

Pentane ( C5H12 ) is relatively inexpensive. This gas is one of the most volatile liquid alkanes at ambient temperature. For this reason, laboratories often use a product that can evaporate quickly and easily. used as solvent. A material used to produce polystyrene foam and other foams. It is a blowing agent. Pentane is also added to some refrigeration systems (e.g. -80°C cabinets). coolant additive can be added as .

  • CAS
  • 109-66-0
  • VME (8 hours)
  • 1000 ppm
  • STEL (15 minutes)
  • –
  • LEL
  • %1,5
  • IP
  • 10.34 eV
  • Density/Air
  • 2,49
  • FILTER/SCBA
  • AX

Health effects of pentane

In its liquid state, pentane (C5H12) is a colorless liquid with low viscosity and a distinctive odor. Health effects depend on inhaled concentrations. The initial effect is euphoria (as with alcohol), followed by headache, tinnitus and nausea at higher concentrations. At very high concentration levels, incoordination, signs of confusion or even convulsive coma may occur.

PENTANE GAS DETECTOR – C5H12

Even though pentane can be detected by its smell, it is only a C5H12 gas detector can accurately measure concentrations of this gas in air. Because it may explode, monitoring exposure levels (percentage of lower explosion limit) The use of pentane detection devices is recommended.

Pentane calibration gas cylinders are available for the calibration and gas testing of your fixed or portable gas detectors.

C5H12 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (PENTANE)

Full face mask for short interventions as pentane can affect the eyes or a much more comfortable one for longer exposure times. PAPR It is recommended to install . Both devices offer up to 30 times the OEL with AX filter must be equipped.