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No, but I think I know what you might be smelling. There are two types of refrigerant used by automotive manufactures. The "old" style R-12, known by the brand name, "Freon." This is a completely non-flamable gas, that has no smell whatsoever. Then there is the "new style" R-134a , tetraflouroethane refrigerant, that is also non-flamable. R-134a has a strong, unique odor, that does not smell at all like propane. However, there are some substitute refrigerants on the market that do contain propane, butane, and all kinds of other explosive substances. I have always been concerned about these refrigerants. I have even seen one picture of a system that was literally blown to pieces by the use of these explosive substances in automotive refrigerant systems. As far as I know, no automotive manufacturer approves of the use of these substitute refrigerants, so if you suspect there may be one of these propane based substitute refrigerants in your system, take your car to a qualified repair facility and see what they recommend be done. freon can resmble smell of of propane all gas has an added scent so it can be smeeled in the event of a leak depending on manufacture, depends what the gas smells like
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Does propane have an odor BEFORE any aditives?
No. natural propane is an odorless gas.
What does freon look like?
Freon is a gas at room temperature and a liquid when cooled or compressed. Freon gas is colorless, non-flammable and relatively odorless. Some Freons have an ether-like odor.
How do you find a gas leak?
That would depend on the type of "Gas" nitrogen? Freon , propane, natural , argon, Oxygen, CO2
Which gas used in houses for cooking?
The gas of choice used in houses for cooking is propane. This is a natural gas which doesn't have an aftersmell or odor when ignited.
What is the odor in propane gas and how do you get rid of it after a gas leak in a car?
The chemical smell used in propane is ethyl mercaptan. Cut an apple in half and leave it under the seat of the car for a couple of days. Don't forget about it or you may have 2 bad smells. The apple absorbs the odor.
How can you control the odor of ethyl mercaptan that has been added to propane and butane?
The mercaptan odor has been added specifically to assist in the detection of leaks. If odor from the gas is noticed, the implication is that you have a leak. Attend to it promptly.
Does propane contain carbon?
no there is absolutely zero methane in propane. the only thing added to propane is mercaptin, which gives it its odor because propane is naturaly odorless
What gas is in a bbq gas cylinder?
The majority use liquid propane, and some are hooked into the home's natural gas line.Natural, Propane, Charcoal fuel.
Is propane gas a nonelectrolyte?
Propane is not an electrolyte.
What is the name of the gas used in gas cooker?
Butane & Propane
To go from natural gas to propane?
btu of natural gas to btu of propane
Stay Safe With Propane Gas Detectors?
Propane gas detectors are essential safety devices for any home that uses propane for heating, cooking or water heating. These devices sense gas when it is in the air, giving residents an alarm that signals that gas is leaking into their house. This type of warning can help avoid fires and explosions and give enough time to evacuate the premises if necessary. Although propane gas has an odor mixed into it that helps people detect when the gas leaks into the house. An electronic detector is perfect for residences where people can�t easily recognize the smell or for homes where propane-lines run through remote areas where residents rarely go.
