Propane / C₃H₈
Gas Identification
Dimethylmethane
Chemical properties
Physical properties
Flammability limit
Threshold limit value
Propane : Description and use
Propane is a linear alkane. Today, it is mainly derived from other petroleum products using thermochemistry processes, from gas or from petrol, but it is also starting to be derived from biogas (i.e. synthesised from so-called renewable biomass and not from fossil fuels). It is frequently used as a source of chemical energy through combustion in internal combustion engines, boilers, barbecues. It is generally sold in liquid state, as LPG in particular (it is one of its main constituents).
It is a colourless, odourless, liquefied-compressed gas. An additive, ethanethiol, is used to give it an odour so any leaks can be detected.
- Fuel (residential, industrial and agricultural sectors)
- Extraction solvent (asphaltic compound of heavy crude oil fractions)
- Refrigerant (chemical refining and gaseous operation techniques)
- Aerosol propellant
- Raw material for the production of ethylene and other petrochemical products
- Component of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
Propane : Warnings and caution
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H318 - Causes serious eye damage.
H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
P210 - Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. No smoking.
P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
P381 - Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
P410+P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Propane : Related products
Aucun produit disponible n'est actuellement lié à la détection de ce gaz.
