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Butane Fuel Mixture (FCC C4)

General Characteristics

Butane is a mixture of liquefied hydrocarbons, mostly with four carbons in the molecule, with predominant butane content. Liquid butane is a colourless liquid, easy to evaporate, and of specific odour.

Basic Quality Parameters

CSN 656481

Parameter
C2- hydrocarbons and inerts - %, max. 5
C3- hydrocarbons - %, max. 10
C4- hydrocarbons - %, min. 90 
C5- hydrocarbons - %, max. 5
Hydrogen sulfide - mg.kg-1, max.   0,2
Sulphur content - mg.kg-1, max.   200 
Evaporation residue - mg.kg-1, max. 100

Application
Butane is used for heating households, especially with portable gas appliances.

Packaging, Storage, Transportation
Butane is supplied under pressure in rail tankers and road tankers. Butane storage, transportation and handling must comply with respective legal regulations.

Transport Sign
RID/ADR: 2/2f
UN: 1965
Kemler: 23

Basic Safety Data
Butane is highly volatile, flammable liquid, which is stored under pressure in pressure containers. When released into the environment with atmospheric pressure, vaporization by boiling at temperatures down to – 40 °C – occurs - causing a high risk of burns.
 

symbol - ohěň

F+
R 12
S 2-9-16-33


 

 

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