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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