Cyclopentane – Bulk
C5H10
Cyclopentane is manufactured by cracking cyclohexane in the presence of alumina at a high temperature and pressure.
It is filled into T11 ISO containers for international transport as well as road trailers and rail cars. ISO Containers are approved by UN, RID/ADR, CSC, AAR-600, DOT, TC, TIR, UIC.
Standard Specifications
| Purity / Assay Impurities (wt) | N1.5 95% |
|---|---|
| Cyclopentane | > 95% |
| Isopentane | < 1.0% |
| N-Pentane | < 2.0% |
| Benzene | < 5ppm |
| Moisture | < 30ppm |
**Moisture Specification only guaranteed if cylinders prepared by AGT International
Please contact us if the specification you require is not shown above. AGT International is able to custom manufacture different specifications according to your requirements.
Standard Container Sizes & Fill Volumes
| Container Information | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 20′ T50 ISO Container | Road Trailer |
| Contents | 16,700kg | 22,000kg |
*Railcars also available (US only). Please contact us.
Technical Information
| Technical Data | Shipping Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 70.1 | Shipping Name | Cyclopentane |
| Liquid Density at boiling point (kg/m³) | 751 | Hazard Class | 3 |
| Gas Density at 15°C (kg/m³) | 3.1 | UN No. | UN 1146 |
| Boiling point (°C) | 49.0 | Hazard Label | Flammable liquid |
| Specific Volume (m³/kg) | CAS No. | 287-92-3 | |
| Vapour Pressure (bar.a @ 20°C) | 0.45 | ||
| Valve Outlet | ACME, MALE. 1 ¾” gas phase / 3 ¼” liquid phase | ||
Disclaimer: To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither AGT International, or any of its subsidiaries or associates, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
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