Propylene (C3H6)
Propylene(C3H6) - is a colorless, flammable, liquified gas with a faintly sweet odor, so like natural gas it has Ethyl Mercaptan added which gives it its distinctive “smell”. Propylene has a higher overall temperature than propane and much lower temperature than acetylene.
Common uses of Propylene?
Propylene is primarily used in heating applications and as a hotter replacement for propane in heavy steel fabrication for heating and cutting.
Common Cylinder Sizes
Bulk - call for details
Standard Cylinder Capacities, 52#s, 25#, the pressure of a full cylinder at 70 degree Fahrenheit is 136psi.
Cylinder Pressure changes with temperature, click to find out details (pdf)
Many other Cylinder Sizes are available. Please call.
Fun Fact
Propylene normally is a liquid in cylinders. Propylene cylinder pressure will generally remain constant until the liquid is gone and then it drops quickly.
Fuel Gas Comparison (pdf)
1 gallon liquid (nbp) = 4.22 pounds
1 liter liquid (nbp) = cf Gas (NTP)
1 kg = cf Gas (NTP)
1 pound = cf Gas (NTP)
Properties of Propylene:
Molecular Weight is 42.08
Specific Volume is 9.05 ft/lb (0.56m/kg)
Flammability Limits are 2.4 - 11.0
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TLV is Simple Asphyxiant
DOT Name: Propylene
UN No.: UN1077
DOT Class: 2.1
DOT Label: Flammable Gas
CAS Registry: 115-07-7
Molecular Weight: 42.08
Specific Volume 9.05 cuft/lb
Flammability Limits 2.4 - 11.0
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TLV Simple Asphyxiant
DOT Name Propylene
CAS No. 115-07-1
Propane Cylinder Specifications from Manchester Tank Co. (pdf)
MSDS
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases (pdf)
Dry Ice
Dry ice is solidified Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Distinct from regular ice, which exists at temperatures of 32° F (0° C) and below, dry ice is extremely cold, -109° F (-79° C). Unlike water ice, dry ice does not melt. Instead, it sublimates (changes directly from solid to gas), releasing CO2. Carbon dioxide vapor is substantially heavier than air. In confined, poorly ventilated spaces it can displace air, causing asphyxiation. It is even possible for CO2 vapor to accumulate in low-lying areas, out-of-doors, under zero or very light wind conditions.
Dry Ice is sold by the pound and it typically available in quantities up to 100#. Please contact us to insure we will have the amount you desire. Also, we only typically store dry ice in Olean, so if you need it in Hornell be sure to call in advance. It is best to bring your own container that is not air tight and best if it is insulated.
How much Dry Ice do I need to keep my food frozen? See the Dry Ice Food Packing Chart (pdf)
Dry is most commonly used for its cold temperatures in freezing and cooling applications.
