WULACHEM
R601a
Technical Data Sheet (TDS) · Refrigerant technical reference document
Data version: 2026.09.22 | Generated on: 2026-10-20
Identification
| Chemical name | Cyclopentane |
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| Common designations | R601A |
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| CAS No. | 78-78-4 |
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| Formula | C5H10 |
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| GWP | 5 |
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| ODP | 0 |
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| Safety class | A3 |
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| Family | HC |
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| Regulatory tier | Hydrocarbon (natural refrigerant) |
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Basic physical properties
| Molecular weight (g/mol) | 70.133 |
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| Triple point temp. (°C) | -93.450 |
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| Critical temp. (°C) | 238.570 |
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| Critical pressure (MPa, abs) | 4.583 |
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| Critical density (g/cm³) | 0.275 |
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| Vapor relative density (air=1) | 2.421 |
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Applications
Used in domestic/commercial refrigeration and chillers; also as blowing agent, aerosol propellant and process refrigerant.
Safety & storage
Highly flammable gas! Store cool and ventilated, strictly away from ignition sources, sparks and heat; use explosion-proof electricals, prevent static discharge and spark from metal impact; cylinders upright and secured.
Supplier
| Supplier | Wulachem |
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| Contact | sales@wulachem.cn |
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Disclaimer
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