THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) warns the public of the rampant unsafe practice of the use of butane canisters as containers for household liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
The DTI cautions that these canisters are not intended and designed for LPG and therefore may pose danger to users and households.
Based on the Philippine National Standard 03-01:2000, only welded steel cylinders with a water capacity of 1 liter to 150 liters are intended for storage and transport of LPG.
Butane canisters are not compliant with quality and safety requirements for LPG refill. As such, it may leak and emit hazardous gas and cause explosion and fire.
The DTI urges the public to report any information on the said unsafe practice at DTI Direct 7513330 or at the nearest DTI regional or provincial office.