Propane
[CAS# 74-98-6]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Acyclic hydrocarbon
• Name: Propane
• Synonyms: Dimethylmethane; HC 290; LPG; Liquefied petroleum gas; Propyl hydride
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₈
• Molecular Weight: 44.10
• CAS Registry Number: 74-98-6
• EC Number: 200-827-9

Properties

• Density: 0.564
• Boiling point: -43 ºC
• Flash point: -98 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS02;GHS04 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H220

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable gases	Flam. Gas	1	H220
Gases under pressure (liquid)	Press. Gas (Liq.)		H280
Gases under pressure (compressed)	Press. Gas (Comp.)		H280
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Aspiration hazard	Asp. Tox.	1	H304
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	1B	H340
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	1A	H350
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336