Isobutylene - C4H8
Isobutylene - C4H8
This page includes the main information on the isobutylene or "Isobutene, 2-methyrpropene" (C4H8) As its physical characteristics, its effects on health, the means of detecting it (gas detector C4H8) as well as adapted respiratory protection equipment (gas mask or assisted ventilation device with AX type gas filter).
Main characteristics of toluene (C4H8)
The isobutylene (C4H8) is a branched alcene with four carbon atoms which comes in the form of a colorless and flammable gas with normal temperature and pressure conditions. The main method of industrial production remains the catalytic dehydrogenation of isobutane7. The production of isobutene has increased significantly in the 1990s with the increase in MTBE demand (methyl tert-butyl ether), an additive of gasoline, which increases its octane clue.
Health effects of isobutylene (C4H8)
Isobutene is a highly flammable gas. It presents risks of explosion. It is generally stored in the form of compressed gases, the risk being, in addition to the explosions, which it produces an asphyxiating atmosphere if it is released uncontrollably by simple oxygen depletion.
C4H8 gas detector (isobutylene)
Colorless and odorless, only one C4H8 gas detector can accurately measure the concentrations of this gas. Although explosive at 1.8% volume, an explosive measurement is useless with this toxic gas, we will move towards a Isobutylene detection in ppm.
For calibration and gas tests of your fixed gas or laptop detectors, isobutylene gas cylinder is available.
Respiratory protection isobutylene (C4H8)
We will move towards filter respiratory protection as a half-mask or a complete mask with Anti-gas filter AX For short time interventions or at a supported ventilation device (more comfortable) for long and experiencing work.