Pentane (pentane production)

Emissions generated by the activity within the product supply chain as described in ecoinvent v3.10. The product pentane is an organic substance with a CAS no. : 109-66-0. It is called 'pentane' under IUPAC naming and its molecular formula is: C5H12. It is liquid under normal conditions of temperature and pressure with a faint odour. It is modelled as a pure substance. Modelling this substance in a solution requires the user to add the solvent of their choice in their models. On a consumer level is used in the following products: coating products fillers putties plasters modelling clay lubricants and greases anti-freeze products finger paints adhesives and sealants washing & cleaning products air care products and polishes and waxes. On industrial sites the substance is used for the manufacture of products in the following sectors: pH regulators and water treatment products laboratory chemicals adhesives and sealants coating products fillers putties plasters modelling clay and paper chemicals dyes rubbers and plastics. If used as a fuel it has a calorific value of 45.37 MJ/kg and is a fossil fuel sourced from the distillation of oil. The cut-off classification is allocatable product. The activity type is ordinary transforming activity. The reference product amount is 1.