Cyclopentane (70% min)
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Property Typical Range Specification Test Method
COMPOSITION, WT% Gas Chromatograph
C4'S & Lighter 0.0 0.0 - 0.0
Isopentane 0.0 0.0 -0.1
Normal Pentane 1.9 1.5 - 2.6  
Cyclopentane 74.7 72.5 - 76.2 70.0 Minimum  
2, 2 Dimethylbutane 23.4 22.0 - 25.9  
2, 3 Dimethylbutane +
2 Methylpentane 0.0 0.0 - 0.0  
3 Methylpentane 0.0 0.0 - 0.0  
 
API Gravity 64.6 63.9 - 65.4 ASTM D-287
Specific Gravity 0.7216 .7186 - .7242 API Table 3
Density, lbs/gal 6.007 5.982 - 6.028 API Table 8
 
Color, Saybolt +30 +30 Minimum ASTM D-156
Sulfur Content, ppm < 1 5.0 Maximum ASTM D-4045
Copper Corrosion 1 A 1 A ASTM D-130
Doctor Test Negative Negative ASTM D-235
Aromatic Content, ppm 0.0 5.0 Maximum Gas Chromatograph
Non-volatile Content
mg/100 ml 2.0 5.0 Maximum ASTM D-1353
Reid Vapor Pressure 11.6 11.3 - 12.7 -- ASTM D-323
Acidity, Dist Residue Neutral Neutral ASTM D-1093

Shipping
Shipped in railcars, tank trucks and 55-gallon drums from Silsbee, Texas.
DOT Classification: Cyclopentane, Flammable Liquid
Hazardous Materials Identification Number: UN1146

Toxicity

Threshold Limit Value:
    Not established: OSHA Standard
    600 ppm: ACGIH Standard, TWA
CAS: 287-92-3


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