Formula : C3H8
Physical Properties : Appearance : colourless odourless gas (a small amount of an unpleasant-smelling
gas such as a thiol may be added to provide warning in the event of a leak.)
Melting point : -188 C
Boiling point : -44.5 C
Critical temperature : 96.67 C
Critical pressure : 41.94 atm
Vapour density : 1.55
Flash point : -104 C (open cup)
Explosion limits: 2.4% - 9.5 %
Autoignition temperature: 468 C
Toxicological Properties :
• Breathing high concentrations causes a narcotic effect; however, the major property
is the exclusion of an adequate supply of oxygen to the lungs.
• Hydrogen is not listed in the IARC, NTP or by OSHA as a carcinogen or potential
carcinogen.
• Frostbite effects are change in color of the skin to gray or white possibly followed by
blistering.
Reactivity Data : Stability : Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) : Oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products : None
Hazardous Polymerization : Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid : None
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