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1)  What is LPG ?
 
LPG or LP Gas is the abbreviation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas. LPG is a mixture of Propane (C3H8) and Butane (C4H10), which can be stored or transported separately or as a mixture. They exist as gases at normal room temperature and atmospheric pressure.
  
     
 
2)  Where does LPG come from ?
 

LPG comes from two different sources. It can be obtained from the refining of crude oil. When produced this way it is generally in pressurized form. LPG is also extracted from natural gas or crude oil streams coming from underground reservoirs. 60% of LPG in the world today is obtained this way whereas 40% of LPG is produced from refining of crude oil.
  
     
 

Properties of LPG

 
     
  LPG IS:  
 
1.
 Colourless  
 
2.
 Odorless. It is normal to odorize LPG by adding an odorant prior to supply to the user, to aid the detection of any leaks.  
 
3.
 Highly flammable  
 
4.
 Heavier than air  
 
5.
 In liquid form, its density is half that of water and hence it floats initially before it is vaporized.  
 
6.
 Non toxic but can cause asphyxiation  
   
 

LPG expands upon release and 1 liter of liquid will form approximately 250 liters of vapor

 
   
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