Propane – C3H8

This page propane  ( C3H8 ) or dimethylmethane , suitable detection tools – propane gas detector  – and provides information on appropriate respiratory protective equipment (self-contained breathing apparatus and supplied-air respirator).

Propane properties (C3H8)

Propane ( C4H8 ) or dimethylmethane, It is an alkane used mainly as a source of combustion energy in internal combustion engines or boilers. It is mainly released by natural gas purification or separation of liquefied petroleum gases. Propane is used industrially as a reactive agent for the synthesis of ethylene, benzene, toluene or xylene.

  • CAS
  • 74-98-6
  • LEL
  • %2,5
  • UEL
  • %9,5
  • IP
  • 11.07 eV
  • DENSITY/AIR
  • 1.55
  • FILTER/SCBA
  • SCBA

Health effects of propane

While pure, propane ( C3H8 ) colorless And odorless is a gas. To easily detect any gas leaks ethanethiol (an odorant) is added. Propane is harmful if inhaled and causes oxygen depletion (risk of suffocation). It can exist as a gas at ambient temperature but can liquefy under a pressure of around 10 bar. Its combustion is clean and produces water and carbonic gas.

Propane gas detector – C3H8

Since it is not always detectable through smell, there is only one A propane gas monitor can accurately measure concentrations of this flammable gas. LEL ( explosive meter ) with measurements in percentage ) with measurements in percentage following propane detection It is recommended to use systems.

Propane calibration gas cylinders are available for calibration and gas testing of your fixed or portable gas detectors.

C3H8 respiratory protection – Propane

Since propane is an asphyxiating gas that poses a risk of suffocation, open-circuit equipment should be used for long-term interventions. self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or air fed respirator It is recommended to use .