PROPANE AUTOGAS: A SAFE FUEL

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Propane is a hydrocarbon (C3H8) and is sometimes referred to as liquefied petroleum gas, LP-gas or LPG.  Propane is produced from both natural gas processing and crude oil refining. 

• Because propane is virtually odorless and colorless in its natural state, however a commercial odorant is added so propane can be detected if it leaks from its container.
  
  
• Propane has a narrow range of flammability when compared with other petroleum products and has the lowest flammability range of any fossil fuel. 
  
  
• If liquid propane leaks, it doesn’t puddle but instead vaporizes and dissipates into the air. 
  
  
• Because it is released from a pressured container as a vapor, propane can’t be ingested like gasoline or alcohol fuels.  Propane is a nontoxic, nonpoisonous fuel that doesn’t contaminate aquifers or soil.
  
  
• Propane tanks are constructed from carbon steel in compliance with a code developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and are 20 times more puncture resistant than typical gasoline or diesel tanks. 
  
  
• Propane engine fuel systems are fitted with safety devices and shut-off valves that function automatically if the fuel line ruptures.