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Propane actually helps to reduce acid rain and control air pollution in urban areas. As a matter of fact, Propane is seen by clean air advocates as one of the solutions to a cleaner and healthier environment. Since Propane vaporizes so quickly, it will not contaminate soil or groundwater. At the same time, Propane's characteristics require that it be respected by everyone who comes into contact with it. Propane is odorless in its natural state. Propane is also colorless, tasteless, and non-toxic. For safety reasons, Ehtyl Mercaptan, an odorant some people think smells like sulfur or dead fish, is added to Propane to ensure that you can smell it in the event of a leak. Propane is a generic product. Service, Safety, and Dependability are the keys that differentiate suppliers. Propane points to ponder - Propane can be stored as a liquid at ordinary temperature with moderate pressures. - Propane can be easily stored and transported in its liquid state. - Propane is stored and transported in specially designed tanks and cylinders. - Propane tanks and cylinders are made of rugged, all-steel construction with heavy-duty collars and foot rings. - These Propane containers are heat treated which relieves stress. They are tested three ways at the factory: Visually, Hydraulically and Pneumatically. - Propane tanks and cylinders are made out of specially designed and pressurized steel. These container manufacturers must meet rigid Federal and State laws regarding hazardous materials storage and transportation. Propane tanks and cylinders, if properly maintained and protected from corrosion, will last practically forever! - Propane is stored as a liquid but used as a vapor. - Propane weighs 4.24 pounds per gallon, a little less than 1/2 the weight of water. - Propane is non-poisonous. - Propane is odorless in its natural state. - Ethyl Mercaptan, a foul odor, is added for safety detection. - Propane in a liquid state is extremely volatile. It will vaporize quickly when spilled. - Propane vapor is heavier than air, unlike natural gas which is lighter than air, and can accumulate in low spots. - Propane tends to diffuse quite slowly into the atmosphere unless assisted by strong wind currents. - The Propane expansion rate from liquid to vapor is 270 to 1. This means one gallon of Propane will produce about 270 gallons of propane in the air. - Propane in a liquid form will produce nearly 10,000 gallons or 1,300 cubic feet of a combustible propane-air mixture in the atmosphere. - Propane is considered a CLASS 2 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, meaning a low to medium risk. - The United Nations number used to designate Propane Gas is 1075. This designation is accepted universally to denote propane gas. All hazardous material vehicles must be placarded with these hazardous material markings. - Propane is as safe as any energy source. Propane has a very narrow flammability zone. This means that there must be nearly exact combinations of air and gas before propane ignition will occur. - SAFETY FIRST AND ALWAYS! Everyone using propane should be taught safety before using. Propane should always be used carefully and thoughtfully. - Propane is every bit as beneficial as its first cousin Natural Gas! It could be said that Propane is even more widely available than Natural Gas because it can be transported almost anywhere. - Propane is user friendly and provides clean burning, efficient, and instantaneous energy. - Try it, you'll like it! Propane is GOOD for YOU!
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