BSDBS - NATURAL GAS
- MSDS: BSDBS
- Manufacturer: HUDSON BAY NATURAL GAS
- Product Name: NATURAL GAS
- National Stock Number: 6830-01-318-5797
Product Identification
Product ID:NATURAL GAS
MSDS Date:06/22/1992
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-318-5797
MSDS Number: BSDBS
Responsible Party
OAKLAND, CA 94605
US
Emergency Phone: 510-430-8048
Info Phone: 510-430-8048
Preparer: UNREADABLE
Cage: 0RN77
Contractor
Telephone: 510-430-8048
Cage: 0RN77
Ingredients
METHANE
CAS: 74-82-8
RTECS: PA1490000
Fraction By Weight: 70-99%
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9293
ETHANE
CAS: 74-84-0
RTECS: KH3800000
Fraction By Weight: 1-12%
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT 9293
PROPANE
CAS: 74-98-6
RTECS: TX2275000
Fraction By Weight: <8%
OSHA PEL 1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9293
BUTANE
CAS: 106-97-8
RTECS: EJ4200000
Fraction By Weight: <5%
OSHA PEL 800 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 800 PPM; 9293
PENTANE
CAS: 109-66-0
RTECS: RZ9450000
Fraction By Weight: <3%
OSHA PEL 600 PPM/750 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 600 PPM/750STEL;9293
HEXANE (N-HEXANE)
CAS: 110-54-3
RTECS: MN9275000
Fraction By Weight: <1%
OSHA PEL 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293
EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB
DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB
HYDROGEN
CAS: 1333-74-0
RTECS: MW8900000
Fraction By Weight: <0.5%
HYDROGEN SULFIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 7783-06-4
RTECS: MX1225000
Fraction By Weight: <4% PPM
OSHA PEL 10 PPM/21 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9293
EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS
CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS: 124-38-9
RTECS: FF6400000
Fraction By Weight: <1.5%
OSHA PEL 10000PPM/30000STEL
ACGIH TLV: 5000PPM/30000STEL;93
Hazards
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 IN ATMOSPHERES WITH
LARGE CONCENTRATION MAY CAUSE ASPHYXIATION DUE TO OXYGEN
DISPLACEMENT; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. SKIN AND EYE
CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS,
DROWSINESS, STUPOR, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. SKIN/EYE: REDNESSS,
DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PULMONARY CONDITIONS. AVOID
ATMOSPHERE WHERE OXYGEN LEVEL HAS BEEN DISPLACED WITH METHANE TO
BELOW 19.5%.
First Aid
First Aid:REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. QUICKLY RESTORE AND/OR SUPPORT
BREATING AS REQUIRED. HAVE TRAINED PERSON ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF
AVAILABLE. ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION SHOULD BE USED IMMEDIATELY IF
BREATHING STOP PED. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Fire Fighting
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:>1000F
Lower Limits:4.0
Upper Limits:14.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR HALON. STOP FLOW
OF GAS PRIOR TO EXTINGUISHING.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. DO NOT
EXTINGUISH FLAMES WHILE GAS FLOWING-EXPLOSIVE REIGNITION MAY OCCUR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF
IGNITION. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE. PREPARE FOR POSSSIBLE IGNITION.
ENSURE VENTILATION OF ENCLOSED AREAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:NATURAL GAS IS CONTAINED IN PIPING AND
EQUIPMENT DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND ELEVATED PRESSURES. USE
EXPLOSION-PROOF, CLASS I GROUP D ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, HEAT AND
SOURCES OF IGNITION. NO SMOKING IN AREAS OF USE.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:IN IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH
(IDLH) ATMOSPHERES, IN ENCLOSED AREAS, OR IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO
BLOWING NATURAL GAS; SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR SUPPLIED
AIR WITH ESCAPE BOTTLE IS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL EXPLOSION-PROOF VENTILATION IF IN
ENCLOSED AREA.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR FLAME RESISTENT FLASH SUITS IN
POTENTIALLY FLAMMABLE ATMOSHERES OR CONFINED SPACES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE OXYGEN MONITORS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE OXYGEN LEVELS AND COMBUSTIBLE
GAS INDICATORS TO CHECK FOR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Chemical Properties
HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-259F,-162C
Vapor Pres:GAS
Vapor Density:<.7(AIR=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/K (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, TASTELESS,LIGHTER THAN AIR GAS
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT WITH FLAMES, HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, SULFUR DIOXIDE,
NITROGEN OXIDES, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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