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LPG
SK Incheon Petrochem’s LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) is widely available at home and in restaurants.

LPG stands for liquefied petroleum gas. It is made by liquefying hydrocarbon mixture gases (carbon number 4 or below) and can usually be categorized into propane and butane.

SK Incheon Petrochem’s LPG
SK Incheon Petrochem’s LPG is clean and has excellent combustibility.
Difference between propane and butane
Difference between propane and butane
Category Propane Butane
Usage It is mainly used for heating or cooking at houses or restaurants. It is frequently used for indoor cabinet heaters, automobile fuels, and portable gas ranges.
Evaporation features Since the boiling point is -42 ℃, it easily evaporates even at low temperatures during winter. Therefore, propane gas used in homes can be stored outdoors, even in winter. Since the boiling point is -0.5℃, it does not easily evaporate at low temperatures. Therefore, butane is suitable for indoor use, particularly with devices such as cabinet heaters or in conjunction with a forced evaporating device such as the one for automobiles.
Stability In a gas state, it is 1.5 times heavier than air, so when there is a gas leak, it tends to reside at the bottom. In a gas state, it is 1.5 times heavier than air, so when there is a gas leak, it tends to reside at the bottom.
Caloric value The caloric value of 1 kg of propane is 11,079 kcal. The caloric value of 1 kg of butane is 10,927 kcal.