Main properties
It is a colorless, odorless, and sweet gas under normal temperatures, heavier than air, extremely flammable, insoluble in water, and soluble in organic solvents. It is a low toxic substance, which can cause a violent reaction with nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen tetroxide, and nitrous oxide, and violent reactions with other oxidizing agents.
Main applications
Propylene is mainly used in polypropylene. The application of polypropylene involves construction materials, automobiles, packages, textiles and garments, and other fields.