Cyclopentane Market is Presumed to be Valued at US$ 533,319.84 Thousand by 2026
Cyclopentane is a highly flammable hydrocarbon employed to manufacture synthetic rubber, resins, and rubber adhesives. It is also employed as a blowing agent for polyurethane foam, which is further utilized to insulate refrigerators and freezers. Cyclopentane has zero OPD and low GWP. In addition, it has the minimum k-factor and high dimensional stability due to its bulkiness. It provides excellent insulation and adhesion to liners or panels. Polyurethane foam manufacturers are major consumers of cyclopentane as a foam-blowing agent. Foam-blowing agents are essential additives required in the manufacture of polyurethane foams. These agents induce the formation of cellular matrix structures within the substrate in order to yield a foam-like formation.
Greenhouse gases such as methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide exist naturally in the atmosphere. Also, they are released in large quantities as a result of human activities. In view of the current trend of increasing emissions of most greenhouse gases, their atmospheric concentrations are expected to increase in the next few years. A major issue with refrigeration is ozone-harming chemicals and greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Cyclopentane is one of the cost-effective solutions after the phase-out of HCFC-141b, as it offers the maximum initial R-value, good peel adhesion, and good solubility with existing raw materials. Several foam manufacturers have chosen cyclopentane to replace HCFC-141b, due to its low cost and zero ODP and low GWP.
The information Presented in this Review is Based on Press-Release by TMR
Based on application, the global cyclopentane market has been segmented into residential refrigerators, commercial refrigerators, insulating construction materials, analytical & scientific applications, and others. Phase-out of compounds such as HCFCs, HFCs, and CFCs under the Montreal Protocol drives the global cyclopentane market. Approximately 50% of all discarded household cooling appliances across the world contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as well as other fluorinated compounds (such as HFCs), which significantly contribute to warming of the atmosphere and depletion of the ozone layer.