Product ID:PETROLANE PROPANE
MSDS Date:02/01/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00D001977
MSDS Number: BBFNK

PETROLANE TRANSPORT CO,DBA PETROLANE OIL & GAS

1600 E HILL ROAD
LONG BEACH, CA 90801

Emergency Phone: 213-427-5471

Info Phone: 213-427-5471

Cage: 70155

PETROLANE TRANSPORT CO,DBA PETROLANE OIL & GAS

LONG BEACH, CA 90801

Telephone: 213-427-5471

Cage: 70155

ETHANE

CAS: 74-84-0

RTECS: KH3800000

Fraction By Weight: 0-6%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT 9192

PROPANE

CAS: 74-98-6

RTECS: TX2275000

Fraction By Weight: 87-97%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

PROPYLENE (PROPENE) (SARA III)

CAS: 115-07-1

RTECS: UC6740000

Fraction By Weight: 0-5%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHIXIANT; 9192

BUTANE

CAS: 106-97-8

RTECS: EJ4200000

Fraction By Weight: 0-2.5%

OSHA PEL 800 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 800 PPM; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOTE:PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN A TRACE,BUT
DETECTABLE AMOUNT OF BENZENE,A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER OR
REPRODUCT.TOXICITY
Effects of Overexposure:INH:CAUSE DIZZINESS,DROWSINESS,NAUSEA OR
UNCONSCIOUS; SKIN/EYE:CAUSES FREEZE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.

First Aid:FREEZE BURN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING,JEWELRY,ETC. WARM
AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER. KEEP IMMERSED AND GET MEDICAL CARE.
INHALED:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF UNCONSCIOUS,GIVE OXYGEN OR RESTORE
BREATHING A S NEEDED,AND GET MEDICAL CARE.

Flash Point:-156F(ESTIMATED)
Lower Limits:2.1
Upper Limits:9.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM OR CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE AREA,ALLOW FIRE TO BURN UNTIL GAS
FLOW IS SHUT OFF.ADEQUATE WATER STREAM CAN BE USED TO COOL EXPOSED
EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION MAY YIELD CARBON
MONOXIDE.UNCONTROLLED VAPORS SPREAD RAPIDLY ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR &
ARE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:IF THERE IS A LEAK BUT NO FIRE,DO NOT IGNITE
THE GAS.ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES.EVACUATE THE AREA.IF
POSSIBLE,REMOVE LEAKING CONTAINER TO SAFE AREA.STOP FLOW OF GAS OR
ALLOW VAPOR TO DISPERSE IN A SAFE AREA.USE WATER SPRAY TO DILUTE
VAPOR CONCERN
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN APPROVED AREA (PREFERRABLY
OUTSIDE OR DETACHED),AWAY FROM HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES AND WELL
VENTILATED. INSECT FREQUENTLY FOR LEAKS,DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:STORE UPRIGHT WITH VALVES CLOSED & PLUGGED AND
PROTECTIVE CAPS IN PLACE. DO NOT DROP OR ABUSE. TREAT EMPTYS SAME
AS FULL.

Respiratory Protection:GAS IS AN ASPHYXIANT. USE NIOSH AIR LINE OR SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF EXPOSED ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:AS NEEDED TO PROTECT FROM LIQUID CONTACT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES,GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING AS NEEDED TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH
THE LIQUID.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID
CONTACT WITH THE LIQUID PHASE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-44F/-42.2C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-309F/-189C
Vapor Pres:208 PSIG
Vapor Density:1.5
Spec Gravity:0.504 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS GAS WITH MERCAPTAN ADDED AS AN
ODORANT. (SKUNK ODOR).
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:POSSIBLE CO.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF GAS ONLY BY CONTROLLED BURNING IN
COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LAWS & REGULATIONS.

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