LPG

Question 1

What does LPG stand for?

Answer 1

Liquified Petroleum Gas

Question 2

What is the LPG UN number?

Answer 2

1075

Question 3

What is the LPG hazchem code?

Answer 3

2YE

Question 4

What is the LPG Dangerous Goods (DG) class?

Answer 4

2.1

Question 5

What is the expansion ratio of LPG?

Answer 5

270:1

(1 litre vaporises to 270 litres)

Question 6

What is the flammability range of LPG?

Answer 6

LEL 2% - UEL 10%

Question 7

What does BLEVE stand for?

Answer 7

Boiling
Liquid
Expanding
Vapour
Explosion

Question 8

What are some safety considerations when attending an LPG incident?

Answer 8

• Approach from uphill and upwind.
• Eliminate ignition sources.
• Use water fog to disperse vapours.
• Consider low lying areas (e.g. drains, ditches) due to vapour density.
• Do not approach from ends of cylinders.
• Stay out of vapour cloud.
• Wear correct PPC.