The liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been the following characteristics properties:
- LPG is a colorless, odorless (when pure) gas. The commercially supplied by LPG contains a strong smelling compound called ethyl mercapton (C2H5SH) to permit its detection in the case of any leakage.
- LPG is heavier than air. It is due to this reason that the gas stove using LPG is kept atomic a slightly higher level than the gas cylinder.
- LPG is highly combustible. It forms an explosive mixture with air. It burns with a blue flame.