Does butane dissolve PVC?
Does butane dissolve PVC?
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Does butane dissolve PVC? If so, what kind of plastic do they use for the storage tank in a disposable lighter? Do any plastics have a high resistance to butane? Also what are the common constituents of butane sold as lighter fluid and what is the difference with more expensive/filtered brands? I am interested in this for medical reasons, glad to hear





RE: Does butane dissolve PVC?
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chris
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RE: Does butane dissolve PVC?
I agree that butane lighters are made from plastics, but check a few more sources for PVC. I'd recommend the Harrington Plastics site at http://www.harringtonplastics.com/ChemSearch.cfm which indicates that PVC is unsuitable for butane service.
jt
RE: Does butane dissolve PVC?
Butane lighters contain mixtures of n-butane, iso-butane and a fraction of propane to adjust vapour pressure of the mixture. Believe if there are other components, they are present only as impurities and in the ppm level. I´ve seen lighter vessels being made of nylons and acetals, a decade ago. I do not have updated info but doubt lighter components being made out of PVC.
dkf
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John
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RE: Does butane dissolve PVC?
RE: Does butane dissolve PVC?