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| • | Propane is a safe, environmentally friendly, and economical source of energy. |
| • | Propane is portable, efficient and one of the cleanest burning of all alternative fuels. |
| • | Propane is non-toxic, so it's not harmful to soil or water. |
| • | Propane is a liquefied petroleum gas, not a manufactured gas. |
| • | Propane is a member of the hydrocarbon family and is commonly referred to as Liquefied Petroleum Gas or LPG. |
| • | Propane exists as a liquid and a gas. At atmospheric pressure propane exists as a gas and increasing the pressure will cause the gas to condense to form a liquid. When contained in an approved cylinder or tank, propane exists as a liquid vapour. |
| • | Liquid propane will vaporize rapidly in air, causing a "refrigerating effect" that makes everything it touches extremely cold. If liquid propane comes in contact with unprotected skin it will cause freezer burns because it extracts heat from the skin when it vapourizes. |
| • | Propane vapour is 1 1/2 times heavier than air. As a liquid, propane is 1/2 the weight of water. |
| • | If propane vapour is released into the still air, it will settle in low lying areas. As long as there is slight air movement, the propane vapour will dissipate quickly in the air. |
| • | To see how much propane is left in your cylinder, run a wet finger down the side. The wet streak will evaporate faster over the empty part of the cylinder. |
| • | Propane tanks are 20 times more puncture resistant than tanks filled with ethanol, methanol or gasoline. They are constructed from carbon steel and designed and manufactured in accordance with stringent requirements. |
| • | All tanks are filled with relief valves that provide an escape for the gas should the tank come in contact with extreme heat. On most propane cylinders, the relief valve is an integral part of the service valve. It is the reason propane cylinder valves must be replaced every 10 years. |
| • | Propane has the lowest flammability rating of any alternative fuel. In contrast with gasoline's ignition temperature of 430 to 500 degrees, propane will not ignite until the air reaches at least 940 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| • | In its natural state, propane is colourless and odourless. An odourant is intentionally added to propane so leaks can be detected. The odour is a strong pungent smell that imitates the scent of rotten eggs or boiled cabbage. |
| • | If liquid propane leaks, it vaporizes and dissipates into the air. |
| • | Propane is a non-poisonous, non-toxic gas, so inhaling the fumes will not harm you. |
| • | Unlike other fuels, like gasoline, propane cannot be ingested due to the fact that it is vapourized when released from it's container. Leaks do not form a puddle; propane dissipates into the air. |
| • | Propane will not contaminate water or oil. |
| • | Do not use a propane cylinder if it shows signs of external damage, such as dents, gouges, bulges, fire damage, corrosion, leakage or excessive rust. |
| • | Propane tanks must be transported in a secure upright position which is well ventilated. Never leave a full propane tank in your car. |
| • | Propane cylinders must not be stored indoors or within any enclosed space. |
| • | The odds of a person dying from a direct result of a propane transportation or storage incident are 1 in 37,000,000. |
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