It is part of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) family and can be easily liquefied under pressure for storage and transportation. Sourced primarily from natural gas processing and oil refining, Butane is often mixed with propane in LPG applications for heating and cooking.
Butane is also used in the petrochemical industry to produce products like synthetic rubber. While it is non-toxic at low levels, butane displaces oxygen and can lead to asphyxiation in confined spaces. It is also highly flammable, posing a serious fire and explosion hazard, making the detection of any leaks of paramount importance.
Colourless and odourless gas
Highly flammable gas
Used as fuel and in aerosol propellants
Can displace oxygen in enclosed spaces
Serious fire and explosion risk
More about Butane
How to detect butane
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