BUTANE

Butane (methylethylmethane, 1,2-dimethylethane, n-butane, CH3CH2CH2CH3, butane liquefied, pure butane, normal butane) is a combustible, colorless, non-toxic gas liquefied under pressure, with a weak specific odor. In high concentrations, it is toxic, detrimental to the nervous system, causes suffocation and cardiac arrhythmia. At high temperatures, it completely burns, forming carbon dioxide and water. Butane forms an explosive mixture with air up to 1.7% by volume. The auto ignition temperature (at a pressure of 0.1 MPa, 760 mm.t.) is 405 ° C. It is highly soluble in organic solvents, slightly soluble in water.

Butane (methylethylmethane, 1,2-dimethylethane, n-butane, CH3CH2CH2CH3, butane liquefied, pure butane, normal butane) is used as domestic and industrial gas, mixed with propane as fuel and smokeless fuel for cars, as foam agent, as well as the component of gasoline with a high octane value. Used for gas flame works (metal cutting, etc.). Butane is indispensable as a solvent for de-waxing and de-asphalting petroleum products, in the polymerization of vinyl esters and in the extraction of fats.

Butane (methylethylmethane, 1,2-dimethylethane, n-butane, CH3CH2CH2CH3, butane liquefied, pure butane, normal butane) is packed in steel cylinders working under pressure. Filling (charging, pumping) factor not more than 0,48 kg on 1 dm3 of cylinder capacity. The product is stored in warehouse of the respective category, under a canopy or in open air avoiding direct sunlight. Butane (methylethylmethane, 1,2-dimethylethane, n-butane, CH3CH2CH2CH3, butane liquefied, pure butane, normal butane) is transported by all types of carriage in compliance with hazardous goods rules.

Chemical formula – C4H10.
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP): 0.
Global Warming Potential (GWP): 3.
Hazard – 4