Product ID:BUTANE (LIQUIFIED GAS UNDER PRESSURE)
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:00D001091
MSDS Number: BBDVS

Emergency Phone: 304-744-3487

Info Phone: 304-744-3487

Cage: 36346

Telephone: 800-822-4357; 304-744-3487

Cage: 36346

BUTANE

CAS: 106-97-8

RTECS: EJ4200000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 800 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 800 PPM; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV IS 600PPM TWA
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:N-BUTANE GAS IS A SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT.OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:ASPHYXIATION,ANESTHESIA
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. KEEP WARM AND
AT REST. AVOID ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE,OTHER SYMPATHOMIMETIC
AMINES.

Flash Point:-76F,-60C,TCC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:761F
Lower Limits:1.9
Upper Limits:8.5
Extinguishing Media:CO2,DRY CHEM,WATER SPRAY,WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS/FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER FOG.DO
NOT EXTINGUISH FLAME;ALLOW FIRE TO SELF-EXTINGUISH.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:**FLAMABLE GAS** CONTAINERS MAY BURST AT
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.DO NOT EXTINGUISH FLAMES;THEY MAY REIGNITE
EXPLOSIVELY.FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE W/AIR+OXIDIZERS.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION.USE PROPER
RESPIRATORY AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.SHUT OFF LEAK IF SAFE TO DO
SO.VENTILATE AREA;ALLOW TO EVAPORATE.REDUCE VAPORS WITH FOG OR FINE
WATER SPRAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:USE AN APPROVED EXPLOSION METER WHEN CHECKING
CONFINED SPACES.

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
ENCLOSED SPACES USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.USE NON-SPARKING EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:ANY TYPE FOR CYLINDER HANDLING.
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:METATARSAL SHOES;PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VAPOR PRESS:1603MM HG OR 16.3PSIG.

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:31F,-0.5C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-216F,-138C
Vapor Pres:16.3 PSIG
Vapor Density:2.05
Spec Gravity:0.579
Evaporation Rate & Reference:HIGH (BU AC=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,FAINTLY DISAGREEABLE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SHOCK,FRICTION,HEAT ABOVE
125F/52C,IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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