This contrasts with the analyses of infested seeds carried out with a different method in which butane diol was never detected.
The major compound found in the analyses of frass and larvae was butane diol representing over 75% of the total composition of the volatile profiles.
This method has shown good results for free-energy calculations of the difference in solvation of butane and propanol.
We know that it is extended to hair sprays and butane refills.
It concerned a young girl who died after inhaling propane and butane gas.
Manufacturers must find ways of increasing consumer awareness and education, and of notifying the public of the dangers of butane.
Glue and butane gas sniffing are a specific problem as so many young people become involved in that.
It is not possible to give exact information relating specifically to injury or death associated with the inhalation of butane gas.
