Product ID:NATURAL GAS
MSDS Date:06/09/1986
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-318-5797
MSDS Number: BSDBR

GAS CO OF NEW MEXICO

1108 CUBA AVE
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
US

Emergency Phone: 505-888-8364

Info Phone: 505-888-8364

Preparer: RICH GUFFEY

Cage: 0CEX1

GAS CO OF NEW MEXICO

ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310 US

Telephone: 505-888-8364

Cage: 0CEX1

METHANE

CAS: 74-82-8

RTECS: PA1490000

Fraction By Weight: 94.1%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9293

ETHANE

CAS: 74-84-0

RTECS: KH3800000

Fraction By Weight: 3.1%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT 9293

N-BUTANE

CAS: 106-97-8

RTECS: EJ4200000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

PROPANE

CAS: 74-98-6

RTECS: TX2275000

Fraction By Weight: 0.8%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9293

ALKYL MERCAPTANS

Fraction By Weight: 0.01%

ISO-BUTANE

CAS: 75-28-5

RTECS: TZ4300000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

ISOPENTANE

CAS: 78-78-4

RTECS: EK4430000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%

N-PENTANE (PENTANE)

CAS: 109-66-0

RTECS: RZ9450000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%

OSHA PEL 120 PPM

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 3%

OSHA PEL 10000PPM/30000STEL

ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION IS THE MAJOR AND
POSSIBLY ONLY ROUTE OF ENTRY INTO THE BODY. IT IS CONSIDERED A
SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT. SKIN CONTACT WITH LIQUID MAY CAUSE FREEZE
BURNS. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFA CTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, CYANOSIS, DIMINISHED MENTAL
CAPACITY, COLLAPSE, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, AND/OR DEATH. CONTACT
WITH LIQUID CAN PRODUCE FREEZE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. QUICKLY RESTORE AND/OR
SUPPORT BREATHING AS REQUIRED; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
IMMEDIATELY. ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF AVAILABLE. SKIN: WARM INJURED
AREA; TREAT AS FROSTB ITE. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:-306F,-188C
Lower Limits:3.6%
Upper Limits:17%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL. STOP FLOW OF GAS
BEFORE EXTINGUISHING.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS AND SURROUNDINGS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND READILY FORMS
EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR. IN PRESENCE OF CATALYST OR SOURCES OF
IGNITION, VIOLENT OR EXPLOSIVE REACTIONS W/OXIDIZERS.

Spill Release Procedures:NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL; EVACUATE AREA.
VENTILATE AREA. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. SHUT OF LEAK.
TEST ATMOSPHERE PRIOR TO ENTRY. CHECK FOR LEAKS USING SOAPY WATER.
WEAR PROPER RESPIRATORY PROT ECTION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:GROUND ALL LINES AND EQUIPMENT USED
AROUND OR ON NATURAL GAS TO PREVENT SPARKS. USE NON-SPARKING
TOLLS. NO SMOKING.
Other Precautions:19% OXYGEN CONTENT REQUIRED FOR OPERATIONS WITHOUT
SCBA; USE OF SCBA REQUIRED IF BELOW 19% OXYEGN CONTENT.

Respiratory Protection:USE USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IF OXYGEN CONTENT BELOW 19%. USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE DILUTION VENTIALTION TO PREVENT AIR
CONCENTRATIONS FROM REACHING 25% OF LEL OR THE TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:OVERALLS OR SIMILAR CLOTHES TO PREVENT
CONTACT OF LIQUID WITH SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-184F,-120C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-182F,-119C
Vapor Density:0.6(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:0.55 (AIR=1)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS UNLESS MERCAPTAN ADDED;
THEN SMELLS OF ROTTEN CABBAGE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:98.9

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, AIR, HALOGENS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO HEAT, FLAME, OXIDIZERS,
HALOGENS AND AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BROMINE PENTAFLUORIDE, CHLORINE,
CHLORINE DIOXIDE, NITROGEN TRIFLUORIDE, OXYGEN DIFLUORIDE, LIQUID
OXYGEN.

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

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