Propylene is used principally in organic synthesis to produce the following materials: acetone, isopropylbenzene, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl halides, and propylene oxide. Propylene is also being polymerized to form polypropylene plastic.

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General Characteristics

Health Hazards

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A colorless, flammable, and liquefied gas with a detectable odor.

A simple asphyxiant

Noncorrosive, most common materials can be used.

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Flammable Limits

DOT Class / Label

None Established

2.4 - 10%

2.1 / Flammable Gas

Molecular Weight

Specific Gravity

Specific Volume

42.10

1.48 @ 68 F

9.4 cu.ft./lb @ 70 F

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CAS Registry No.

UN Number

510

115-07-1

1975

National Stock Number (NSN) Applicable to Propylene

MIL Specs/ Fed Specs
MSDS for Propylene

Grade
Part #

Purity Minimum

Cylinder
Size

Volume
LBS

Pressure
@ 70°F

Comments

Research
472200

99.6% Min.

002

0.875

136

None

Instrument
408600

99.5% Min.

110
044
016
007

105
35
13
5

136
136
136
136

Chemically Pure
432400

99.0% Min.

110

105

136

Uses: Propylene is used principally in organic synthesis to produce the following materials: acetone, isopropylbenzene, isopropyl alcohol, isopropyl halides, and propylene oxide. Propylene is also being polymerized to form polypropylene plastic.

Other Data: The decomposition of propane in hot tubes to form ethylene also yields another important product, propylene. From propylene such organic chemicals as acetone and propylene glycol are derived.