Butane

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Butane is a colorless gas with a faint petroleum-like odor. It is easily ignited. It is used as a fuel, an aerosol propellant, in cigarette lighters, and to make other chemicals.

Sources of Exposure: Aerosol sprays (fragrances, cleaning products)

Health Impacts: Butane carries the following GHS Hazard Statements: "extremely flammable gas," "may cause genetic defects," and "may cause cancer." One study found that chronic inhalation of propane and butane gases causes occupational hepatitis.

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PubChem: Butane

Aydin, Y., et al. 2003Pohanish, R.P. (editor): Butanes. In, Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens, Fourth Ed., Vol. 1. Norwich, NY: Noyes Publications, William Andrew Publishing, 2002, pp. 386-388.