Butane – C4H10

This page is butane  ( C4H1 0) provides information on: suitable detection tools –  butane detector  – and respiratory protective equipment (self-contained breathing apparatus and supplied-air respirator).

Butane properties (C4H10)

Butane ( C4H10 ) One alkane It is a hydrocarbon. This gas is produced when crude oil is refined or in natural gas deposits. It is mostly filled into cylinders and used as household fuel (kettle, stove, heating). However, butane is also used in industrial environments, especially ethylene , propylene or butadiene It is used in the synthesis process.

  • CAS
  • 106-97-8
  • LEL
  • %1,6
  • UEL
  • %8,4
  • IP
  • 10.63 eV
  • DENSITY/AIR
  • 2.01
  • FILTER/SCBA
  • AX/ARI

Health effects of butane

When inhaled, butane can have serious consequences for human health (asphyxia, ventricular fibrillation), which can lead to death. Butane combustion can also lead to these dangers because it consumes harmful substances such as nitrogen dioxide. When combustion is not complete – due to lack of oxygen – butane combustion also produces carbon and carbon monoxide.

When its concentration reaches 17,000 ppm, butane is a central nervous system depressant. At high levels, it acts as a simple asphyxiant that can transport oxygen needed for respiration. It is also dangerous in closed spaces where its concentration must remain below 10% of the LEL (lower explosive limit) – 1,600 ppm.

Butane is slightly soluble in water but miscible with alcohol and ether. It is odorless and colorless, gaseous at room temperature but can liquefy at relatively low pressure levels. Butane is highly flammable. It ignites easily in the presence of static electricity, flame or any other ignition source. It forms an explosive mixture with air between 1.6% and 8.4%.

Butane detector (C4H10 – flammable gas meter)

Since butane cannot be distinguished by smell, there is only one butane detector , usually a flammable gas meter, can accurately measure concentrations of that gas. Two butane gas sensor technology available: in toxicity by ppm measurement (not recommended) or by LEL percentage monitoring explosive capacity (flammable gas meter).

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

C4H10 respiratory protection

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.