Propane(C3H8)
Specifications
- CAS No.: 74-98-6
- UN No.: 1075
- EINECS No.: 200-827-9
- Molecular Weight: 44.096 g/mol
- Appearance: Colorless
- Melting Point: -187.6 ℃
- Boiling Point: -42.1℃
- Density: 493kg/m³
- Hazard Class (DOT): 2.1 & 8
- Label: Flammable Gas
High-purity propane (C₃H₈) gas supplied from China for clean energy, industrial processing, and specialty applications.
High-purity propane (C₃H₈) gas for fuel gas, refrigerant, aerosol propellant, and petrochemical feedstock applications.
Propane is a colorless, odorless low-carbon alkane widely found in natural gas and petroleum. As a clean-burning energy source, it is liquefied under moderate pressure for efficient storage and transport. Propane serves as a versatile fuel for heating, cooking, and vehicles, as a refrigerant in low-temperature systems, as an aerosol propellant, and as a petrochemical feedstock for producing propylene and other chemicals. Its high purity and stability make it suitable for both industrial and specialized applications, typically transported as a liquefied compressed gas.
Global Shipping & Export Compliance
Propane (UN 1075) is classified as a flammable compressed gas and must be handled under strict hazardous materials regulations.
- Sea freight (FCL / LCL) – standard export method (including ISO tanks)
- Air freight – limited availability (regulatory controlled)
Required Export Documents
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD)
- UN-certified cylinder documentation
- Commercial invoice & packing list
How to Order Propane Gas from China
- Send technical requirements (purity, cylinder specification, application)
- Receive quotation (EXW / FOB / CIF options)
- Confirm cylinder specification & compliance
- Review COA, MSDS, and certification documents
- Production, filling, and quality inspection
- Hazardous goods shipping arrangement
- Delivery and final inspection at destination
Common Mistakes When Buying Propane Gas
- Choosing suppliers only based on lowest price
- Ignoring cylinder certification and pressure rating
- Not verifying moisture and impurity levels
- Skipping third-party inspection before shipment
- Overlooking export documentation compliance
Packaging
| Cylinder Capacity | Valve | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 47L | CGA350 | 19 kgs |
| 118L | BFW-1 | 45 kgs |
| 926L | BFW-1 | 375 kgs |
| ISO tank | – | 10 Tons |
Industrial Grade Propane(C3H8) 99.5%
| Specification | ≥ 99.5% |
|---|---|
| C4 & C4+ | ≤ 0.5% |
| C3+C4 | ≤ 0.05% |
| C6 & C6+ | ≤ 100 ppm |
| Evaporation residue | ≤ 0.05% |
| Sulfur | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Carbon Dioxide | ≤ 50 ppm |
| Moisture | ≤ 20 ppm |
Industrial Grade Perfluoropropane (C3H8) 99.995%
| Specification | ≥ 99.995% |
| H2 | 0.04 |
| O2+Ar | 0.28 |
| N2 | 0.98 |
| CO | ND |
| CO2 | 0.04 |
| CH4 | ND |
| C2H4 | 0.7 |
| C2H6 | ND |
| C3H8 | 20.4 |
| Other Hydrocarbons | ND |
| H2O | 0.68 |
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