Isopentane is among the specialty hydrocarbon chemicals we produce. As you know, it is utilized as a blowing agent, catalyst solvent, non-polar solvent, and specialized refrigerant. Its uses are many and varied. This suggests something important: manufacturers are interested in isopentane perfectly suited to what they do. That is where we come in.
Isopentane can be tailored to all sorts of unique process needs. Whether you use it to manufacture expanded polystyrene (EPS) or rely on it as a process medium in your own polymer production, we can probably create a product that meets your exact specifications.
Three Key Areas of Customization
Tailoring isopentane is all about creating a chemical that does what it’s supposed to do. Our customers want quality, reliability, and performance. We seek to achieve that in three key areas of customization:
1. Purity and Grade
Two of the easiest things for us to customize are purity and grade. We have a great deal of flexibility to remove specific impurities through advanced techniques, offering different grades for different needs. We can ensure optimal performance based on specific use cases.
2. Blends and Formulations
Isopentane can be blended with other hydrocarbons for fine-tuning both physical and chemical properties. For example, certain blends offer less volatility and solvency. Blends can be tailored to make better coatings and refrigerants. They can be tailored to enhance polymer manufacturing.
3. Application-Specific Tailoring
Specialized formulations are even possible with isopentane. For example, we can produce specialized grades and stabilized versions for the most unique industrial applications. If necessary, we can produce custom isopentane derivatives that are directly aligned with a customer’s proprietary needs. It is all in the details.
Technical Support Is Included
Tailored isopentane is not likely to meet a customer’s expectations if that customer doesn’t know how to use it. So in addition to customization, we also offer rock-solid technical support and documentation.
You have the right to expect detailed technical data sheets. You expect us to inform you about regulatory compliance and application-specific guidance. We provide all the data and information you need to ensure you get the most from your isopentane formula.
Innovation Is Included, Too
From time to time, a customer will ask about tailored isopentane formulations without having anything specific in mind. The customer understands the need for a unique isopentane product without knowing exactly what that product looks like. No worries. In addition to everything else, Trecora offers innovation.
We work side-by-side with customers to figure out what they need. We look at all sorts of formulas. We consider blends where applicable. We figure out how different grades and purities impact the customer’s processes.
In the end, our goal is to provide the exact isopentane product our customer needs. And with the customer’s input and feedback, we are able to achieve the right formula in most cases.
It Doesn’t Have to Be One-Size-Fits-All
Isopentane is one of those specialty chemicals manufacturers can purchase as a one-size-fits-all solution. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There is enough flexibility to customize many aspects of an isopentane formulation. If you are using isopentane but are not happy with the result you’re getting, perhaps you need a more tailored product. Trecora would be happy to work with you to figure it out.
Tailoring isopentane is all in a day’s work for us. Let us get your team and ours together to talk about what you are doing. If there is a way to modify isopentane so that it performs better for your process, we can find it together. Then stand back and watch the results.
