Propane

propane, R290, propyl hydride, dimethylmethane

How to detect Propane

Formula: C3H8 | CAS: 74-98-6

Synonyms: propane, R290, propyl hydride, dimethylmethane

Specification

Specification Value/Information
Formula C3H8
CAS no. 74-98-6
Gas Response Factor, 11.7 eV 3.00
Gas Response Factor, 10.6 eV ZR
Gas Response Factor, 10.0 eV ZR
ppm per mg/m⁻³, (20 °C, 1 bar) 0.546
Molecular Weight, g/mole 44.1
Melting point, °C -188
Boiling point, °C -42
Flash point, °C -104
Specification Value/Information
Upper Explosive Limit, % 10.8
Lower Explosive Limit, % 1.7
Density, g.cm⁻³ 0.493
Ionisation Energy, eV 11.07
NIOSH TWA REL, ppm 1000
NIOSH TWA REL, mg.m⁻³ 1800
NIOSH IDLH, ppm 2100
OSHA TWA PEL, ppm 1000
OSHA TWA PEL, mg.m⁻³ 1800