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Propane is a common and efficient fuel, but it carries specific risks primarily due to its physical properties and how it behaves when it escapes a container. 1. Fire and Explosion Hazard Propane is highly flammable. If it leaks in a confined space and reaches a specific concentration in the air, even a tiny spark—from a light switch, a phone, or static electricity—can cause a fire or a powerful explosion. 2. The "Sinking" Gas Risk Unlike natural gas, which is lighter than air and dissipates upward, propane is heavier than air. If there is a leak, the gas sinks and pools along the floor, in basements, or in crawlspaces. This makes it harder to detect and increases the chance of it finding an ignition source near the ground (like a pilot light). 3. Asphyxiation Propane is not toxic to breathe in small amounts, but because it is heavier than air, it can displace oxygen in an enclosed area. If the oxygen level drops low enough, a person can lose consciousness or suffocate without realizing the gas is present. 4. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning If propane is burned in an appliance that isn't venting correctly or isn't getting enough oxygen (incomplete combustion), it produces carbon monoxide. This is a colorless, odorless, and deadly gas. 5. Liquid Freeze Burns Inside a tank, propane is stored as a pressurized liquid at extremely cold temperatures. If the liquid touches your skin during a leak or while refueling, it can cause "cryogenic burns" or severe frostbite instantly.