butane
a paraffin hydrocarbon obtained from petroleum refining and supplied in pressurised containers (bottle gas) for household use, such as cooking
FOR/ABR: C4H10
GRM: n.
Note: frequent cause of domestic accidents
References:
SEE liquefied petroleum gas
SEE liquefied refinery gas
SPE commercial butane
SPE isobutane

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