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Pentane

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Pentane

Pentane is a volatile hydrocarbon often used as a blowing agent in foam production and solvent in chemical applications. It is not a food ingredient and is primarily considered a material with potential inhalation and flammability hazards.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 25, 2024
Health score-3.0
-5Poor5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
Not specified

Food and supplement guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
Not specified

Risks

Flammability, inhalation toxicity, CNS depression, respiratory irritation

Benefits

None

References