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Butaan
Butane · Butano · Butano · بوتان · Butan · Бутан · بوتان · Butan · Butan · Бутан · Бутан · Βουτάνιο
| CAS | 106-97-8 |
|---|---|
| EC | 203-448-7 |
| UN | 1011 |
| Formule | C4H10 |
| Molaire massa | 58,12 g/mol |
| OEG (LEL) | 1,4 % vol |
| BEG (UEL) | 9,3 % vol |
| Zelfontbrandingstemperatuur | 372 °C |
| Temperatuurklasse | T2 |
| Gasgroep | IIA |
| Relatieve dichtheid van het gas of de damp (lucht = 1) | 2,01 |
| GHS | Gevaar · H220 |
Butane is a straight chain alkane composed of 4 carbon atoms. It has a role as a food propellant and a refrigerant. Butane is a colorless gas with a faint petroleum-like odor. For transportation it may be stenched. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its vapor pressure.