Butane is one of the most powerful and popular fuel sources used around the world. As a highly flammable, colorless, and odorless easy liquefied gas, butane can be a health hazard when used improperly or for the wrong purposes. If you follow a simple set of safety guidelines, however, butane is one of the safest fuels to store and use both indoors and outdoors. Let's take a look at a few of the very real risks associated with misuse of butane as well as best practices to avoid these dangers.What are the Dangers of Butane?Although the health risks of butane are very low when used correctly, it is a highly flammable and toxic gas that will cause serious problems when handled improperly. The risks of incorrect butane use are brutal and can be fatal.