Will LPG Propane Gas Cylinder Burst If Exposed To Sunlight?

No, gas cylinders will not burst If exposed to sunlight. The conditions that could cause a gas cylinder to burst are:

1. The pressure inside the gas cylinder go higher than 60 degree Celcius maximum pressure.

2. Due to explosure to source of Ignition such as direct fire, electrical gadgets and money more.

3. The gas cylinder has passed expiry dates.

4. The gas cylinder is substandard.

5. Gas cylinder is stored in a place and condition where corrosion occurs.

If you think about it, gas stations have massive LPG storage tanks that are exposed to the sun for hours a day, yet still no problems. Look at your 45kg home gas cylinder bottle sitting in the sun for virtually the entire day without any problems. Gas cylinder bottles are no more prone to sun heat problems, thanks to innovative technology put in placed in the manufacturing processes. 

However, it is advised that you avoid overfilling gas cylinder bottles. There is a need to allow expansion. The maximum fill level is a simple calculation, which need to take into account the size of the container. In addition, it may be okay to place your gas cylinder bottles in a well-ventilated and spacious location, under cool temperature, as LPG gas like propane is said to work best in cool temperature.

One more thing, we shouldn't overlooked the process of Evaporation, which occurs in presence of sunlight. It is quite possible for sunlight to reduce the content inside your gas cylinders. As you know, LPG is pressurize and turn liquid, so there is a lot of possibility, which is why a shade is necessary for gas station. LPG storage tanks, to protect sunlight which can also cause rust.