Isobutane (R600a)
C4H10
Isobutane (R600a) is supplied as a liquid under its own vapour pressure in T50 ISO containers for international transport as well as road trailers. It has main applications as a refrigerant for LNG and industrial applications and a telgen in the manufacture of polyethylene as well as a heat transfer fluid in the geothermal industry.
Standard Specifications
| Purity / Assay Impurities (mol) | N1.5 95% | N2.5 99.5% |
|---|---|---|
| Isobutane | > 98% | > 99.5% |
| Other Hydrocarbons | < 5.0% | < 0.5% |
| 1,3 Butadiene | < 0.1% | < 1ppm |
| Oxygen + Hydrogen | N.S | < 20ppm |
| Nitrogen | N.S | < 50ppm |
| CO + CO2 | N.S | < 20ppm |
| Moisture | < 25ppm | < 10ppm |
| Sulfur | < 1ppm | < 1ppm |
| Mercury | < 10ng/Nm3 | < 10ng/Nm3 |
Standard Container Sizes & Fill Volumes
| Container Information |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 20′ T50 ISO Container | 40′ T50 ISO Container | Road Trailer |
| Contents | 12,000kg | N/A | 18,800kg |
Technical Information
| Technical Data | Shipping Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 58.123 | Shipping Name | Isobutane |
| Liquid Density @ boiling point(kg/m³) | 593.4 | Hazard Class | 2.1 |
| Gas Density @ 25°C (kg/m³) | 2.44 | UN No. | UN 1969 |
| Boiling point (°C) | -11.7 | Hazard Label | Flammable gas |
| Specific Volume (m³/kg) | 0.406 | CAS No. | 72-28-0 |
| Vapour Pressure (bar.a @ 20°C) | 2.13 |
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