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C5 & fine chemicals · Shandong, China

C5 chemicals and intermediates from China's cyclopentane value chain.

Cyclopentane, CPME, pinacolone, DCPD and related C5 intermediates for foam, pharmaceutical, agrochemical and resin producers. Sourced from a large-scale C5 processing partner in Shandong and shipped in drums or ISO tanks.

Steel drums of flammable liquid in a chemical warehouse

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C5 products by buyer application

Each group links to product pages with purity limits, packaging and documentation.

PU foam & appliance insulation

Cyclopentane as the blowing agent for rigid polyurethane foam in refrigerators, freezers and cold-storage panels. Zero ODP; used in place of HCFC blowing agents.

Pharma & fine-chemical synthesis

CPME as a hydrophobic ether solvent in place of THF, 2-MeTHF or MTBE. Cyclopentanone, cyclopentanol and cyclopentene as building blocks for APIs, fragrances and fine-chemical intermediates.

Agrochemicals

Pinacolone as a key intermediate for triazole fungicides. Tert-amyl alcohol as a raw material for pinacolone and, through it, triadimefon and triadimenol, and as a process solvent.

Resins, rubber & fuels

DCPD for unsaturated polyester resins and EPDM. Isoamylene for fuel additives and as a reaction intermediate.

Other products we supply

FFS packaging film, sodium and calcium formate, iron oxide desulfurization catalyst and hydrocarbon cleaners remain available.

Insights

Industry News & Analysis

Market trends, regulatory updates, and technical insights

chemicals

Alternative Cyclopentane Sourcing During the 2026 Hormuz Naphtha Crisis

Asian cyclopentane supply is under force majeure after the 2026 Hormuz naphtha shock. Here is how appliance buyers should re-route sourcing.

April 25, 2026

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regulatory

EU PPWR August 2026: FFS Film PFAS Compliance for Food-Contact Packaging

EU PPWR (Regulation 2025/40) restricts PFAS in food-contact packaging from 12 Aug 2026. What the 50 ppm limit actually means for FFS film buyers.

April 25, 2026

13 min read

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market-analysis

The 90-Day Window: Strategic Sourcing for Indian Procurement Before 30 June 2026

India's Notification 12/2026-Customs zero-duties 40 petrochemicals through 30 June 2026. Here is how Indian buyers can front-load adjacent feedstocks strategically.

April 25, 2026

11 min read

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pharmaceuticals

REACH Article 33 and 7(2) Deadlines (August 2026): Substituting n-Hexane with CPME

ECHA added n-hexane to the REACH SVHC Candidate List on 4 February 2026. Article 33 and Article 7(2) obligations trigger by 4 August 2026. CPME is one defensible substitution pathway.

April 25, 2026

13 min read

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Packaging Film

FFS Film Market Trends 2026

The global FFS film market is growing at 6% CAGR, driven by demand from fertilizer, cement, and pet food sectors. Here is what buyers need to know heading into 2026.

April 7, 2026

5 min read

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C5 & Fine Chemicals

Cyclopentane as a PU Blowing Agent: Industry Overview

Cyclopentane has become the dominant blowing agent for polyurethane rigid foam in appliance insulation, replacing ozone-depleting CFCs and HCFCs. This overview covers market demand, technical requirements, and procurement considerations.

March 15, 2026

6 min read

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