Propane
Propane is a very versatile product for uses as heating, crop drying, clothes drying, but can be volatile if handled improperly. The following is a list of precautions:
- Propane is heavier than air.
- Propane is subject to odor fade. Odor fade may occur by odor masking, adsorption, absorption, oxidation, and stratification.
- There are certain people that are unable to smell the odorant contained within propane.
- Propane pools in low-lying areas.
- Propane, even if faintly smelled, is still of a dangerous capacity and capable of being ignited.
- Propane cannot always be smelled, but if one is attempting to smell, it should be done by smelling close to the ground and particularly in low-lying areas.
- Conditions such as sinus conditions, allergies, head colds, smoking, or recent use of alcohol or drugs may also affect the ability to detect odor at any particular time.
- The odorant may also be masked by other odors.
- A high concentration of odorant may shock or diminish the sense of smell that the person will not perceive the presence of the gas.
- If you even suspect that propane is present, you are not to use the telephone, or any electrical appliance, you should leave the building immediately and call Fencl Oil & L.P. Co. Inc. This includes a prohibition on switching on or off a light switch or any electrical appliance.
- You should not light pilot lights. If any appliance is not working, call Fencl Oil & L.P. Co. Inc. to light the pilot lights or to determine what the problem might be.
- You should further be informed that if any appliance or valve on any appliance is exposed to water, the system should immediately be shut off and Fencl Oil & L.P. Co. Inc. should be called to inspect and or replace valves and or components.
Propane Facts
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Formula |
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Boiling Point |
-44°F |
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Specific Gravity of Gas (air = 1.00) |
1.53 |
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Specific Gravity of Liquid (water = 1.00) |
0.51 |
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Lbs. per Gallon of Liquid at 60°F |
4.24 |
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BTU per Gallon of Gas at 60°F |
91,547 |
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BTU per Lb. of Gas |
21,591 |
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BTU per Cu. Ft. of Gas at 60°F |
2,516 |
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Cu. Ft. of Vapor per Gallon of Liquid at 60°F |
36.39 |
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Cu. Ft. of Vapor per Lb. of Liquid at 60°F |
8.547 |
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Latent Heat of Vaporization at Boiling Point BTU/Gallon |
785.0 |
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Combustion Data: |
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Cu. Ft. Air Required to Burn 1 Cu. Ft. Gas |
23.86 |
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Flash Point |
-156°F |
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Octane Number (ISO-Octane = 100) |
Over 100 |
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