Propane

AKA: N-Propane, Dimethylmethane, Propyl hydride, 74-98-6, Propyldihydride, Purifrigor p 3.5, HC 290, R 290, INS NO.944
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginDerived from petroleum crude oil or natural gas through fractional distillation processes. Produced synthetically via thermal or catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons into three-carbon alkane molecules.
Propane appears as a colorless gas with a faint petroleum-like odor. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its vapor pressure. For transportation it may be stenched. Contact with the unconfined liquid can cause frostbite by evaporative cooling. Easily ignited. The vapors are heavier than air and a flame can flash back to the source of leak very easily. The leak may be either a liquid or vapor leak. The vapors can asphyxiate by the displacement of air. Under prolonged exposure to fire or heat the containers may rupture violently and rocket.
Solubility 0.01 % (NIOSH, 2024)
Formula
C3H8
Mol. Weight
44.10
CAS #
74-98-6
Form
Liquid
State
Propane appears as a colorless gas with a faint petroleum-like odor. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its vapor pressure. For transportation it may be stenched. Contact with the unconfined liqui
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Propellant
Dispenses Product
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Propels product from container
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.045–25.5%
Rinse-off0.65–1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2022 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR