Sasol C5-C6 n-paraffin

C5-C6 n-paraffin is a clear colorless hydrocarbon liquid, highly flammable liquid and vapor, with a slight paraffinic odor.

Chemical Name: Pentane, n-Hexane

Physical Form: Liquid

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Identification & Functionality

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Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Neutral
Appearance
Bright and Clear Colorless Liquid
Immiscible In
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aciditymax. 0.01mgKOH/gASTM D 3242
Color30.0SayboltASTM D 156
Water Contentmax. 45ppmASTM E 1064
Aromatics (as naphthalenes)max. 0.1mass %ASTM D 1840
Density (at 20°C)0.666kg/lASTM D 4052
n-Hexane Content45-65mass %Sasol 5047
n-Paraffins Content87-89mass %Sasol 5047
Bromine Indexmax. 5mgBr/100gSasol 3072
Dry Pointmin. 95°CASTM D 86
Initial Boiling Pointmax. 55°CASTM D 86
Sulphur Content1.0mg/kgASTM D 5453
Iso-Paraffin Content11 - 13mass %Sasol 5047

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

C5-C6 n-Paraffin is available in bulk or in 210 liter drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 Years
Storage and Handling

Safe handling advice

Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Wear personal protective equipment.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.Use only explosion-proof equipment.

Requirements for storage areas and containers

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

To obtain the best performance from the product, we recommend use within 5 years from sample date on the Certificate of Analysis. Product should be stored under standard warehousing conditions, at least in a clean dry place, in its original packing at a temperature not exceeding 35°C.

For detailed instructions, please refer SDS.