ONLINE BILL PAY Blossman Gas Find your local Blossman Gas store: Search the site: Company About Propane Services Appliances Blog Media Contact Us Blossman Gas► About Propane► Propane FAQ About Propane A Sustainable Future Propane Benefits Propane Safety Propane vs. Electric Propane FAQ Sign up for our newsletter What is propane gas? Propane is sometimes referred to as liquefied petroleum gas, LP gas, or LPG. It is produced from either natural gas processing or crude oil refining. About 90 percent of our propane is produced in America, making it a stable, domestic energy source. It is nontoxic, colorless and virtually odorless – but, for your protection, odor is added so it can be easily detected when necessary. The chemical odorant that is added is called ethyl mercaptan, which has a strong smell similar to rotten eggs. Propane is an environmentally responsible fuel. It is much cleaner than home heating oil, kerosene, or electricity. It is also up to 99 percent efficient. Coal-burning, electric power plants emit twice as much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as propane, at a 28 percent efficiency rate. Propane is a valuable alternative to electricity and significantly reduces emission of greenhouse gases. Compact and easy to transport, Blossman propane is delivered to the most remote areas of a community, as well as local neighborhoods that don’t have access to natural gas. Is propane flammable? Propane has a narrow range of flammability. The propane/air mix must contain 2.2 to 9.6 percent propane vapor to ignite. Any less than 2.2 percent and the mixture is too lean to burn. Any more than 9.6 percent and the mixture is too rich to burn. Propane will not ignite when combined with air unless the source of ignition reaches at least 940°F. In contrast, gasoline will ignite when the source of ignition reaches 430° to 500°F. Propane is released as a vapor from a pressurized container. Propane is stored as a liquid in its tank. In the unlikely event that liquid propane leaks, it will vaporize and dissipate into the air. Learn more about propane safety >> Contact Blossman about getting Propane in your Home or Business>> Want more from Blossman? Join our mailing list for recipes, tips, and promotions! Home Customer Login Store Locator Fall Winter Catalog Careers Media Privacy Policy Site Map Need Help? Call 1-888-BLOSSMAN Contact Blossman Gas Copyright © 2021 Blossman Gas