Storage & Handling
Since propylene is volatile and flammable, precautions must be taken to avoid fire hazards in the handling of the gas. If propylene is loaded to any equipment capable of causing ignition, such equipment should be shut down while loading, unloading, connecting or disconnecting. Propylene is usually stored as liquid under pressure, although it is also possible to store it safely as gas at ambient temperature in approved containers.
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