-164 °F (NTP, 1992)
-108.966 °C
-108.9 °C
-109 °C
-164 °F
Boiling Point
24.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
-4.5 °C
-4 °C
24 °F
Density
0.621 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
0.6149 g/cu cm at 25 °C
Absolute density, gas at 101.325 kPa at 0 °C: 2.428 kg/cu m; Relative density, gas at 101.325 kPa at 0 °C (air = 1): 1.878; Density, liquid at saturation pressure at 20 °C: 0.621 kg/l; Critical density: 0.245 kg/cu m
Relative density (water = 1): 0.6
0.621 at 68 °F
Physical Description
Butadiene is a colorless gas with an aromatic odor. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its vapor pressure. Contact with the liquid can cause frostbite. It is easily ignited. Its vapors are heavier than air and a flame can flash back to the source of leak very easily. It can asphyxiate by the displacement of air. It must be shipped inhibited as butadiene is liable to polymerization. If polymerization occurs in the container, it may violently rupture. Under prolonged exposure to fire or intense heat the containers may rupture violently and rocket. It is used to make synthetic rubber and plastics, and to make other chemicals.
Gas or Vapor; Liquid
Colorless gas with a mild aromatic or gasoline-like odor. [Note: A liquid below 24 degrees F. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.] Vapor density = 1.87 (heavier than air); [HSDB]
Liquid
COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Appearance
Colorless gas ... [Note: A liquid below 24 degrees F. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas]