BFNQD - PROPANE-LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS

Product Identification

Product ID:PROPANE-LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:4940
NIIN:00-756-1207
MSDS Number: BFNQD

Responsible Party
TURNER CO DIV OF CLEANWELD PRODUCTS CO
821 PARK AVE
SYCAMORE, IL 60178-2419
US

Emergency Phone: 815-895-4545

Info Phone: 815-895-4545

Cage: 61112

Contractor
TURNER-DIVISION OF COOPER TOOLS
6200 SYCAMORE, IL 60178-2419 US

Telephone: 815-895-4545

Cage: 96508

Ingredients

PROPANE

CAS: 74-98-6

RTECS: TX2275000

Fraction By Weight: >90%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192


ETHANE

CAS: 74-84-0

RTECS: KH3800000

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT 9192


ISOBUTANE (FROM PREVIOUS HMIS RECORD)

CAS: 75-28-5

RTECS: TZ4300000


BUTANE

CAS: 106-97-8

RTECS: EJ4200000

Fraction By Weight: <2.5%

OSHA PEL 800 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 800 PPM; 9192


PROPYLENE (PROPENE) (SARA III)

CAS: 115-07-1

RTECS: UC6740000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHIXIANT; 9192

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HEALTH HAZARDS: ACUTE: SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT, ANESTHETIC ACTION AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS. LIQUIFIED GAS
CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE. CHRONIC: ABNORMAL REACTIONS, INCLUDING
CARDIAC, PULMONARY AND NEUROLOGICAL FUNCTI ONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EXTREME OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE DIZZINESS OR
HEADACHE. LIQUIFIED GAS CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES.IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION: REMOVE
VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR.
INGESTION: SEE DOCTOR IM MEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-156F,-104C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1000F
Lower Limits:2.1
Upper Limits:9.5
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. VAPORS ARE HEAVIER
THAN AIR. CAN TRAVEL ALONG GROUND AND FLASHBACK.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.
VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT. ALLOW
SPILLS TO EVAPORATE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE OVER 120F OR IN DIRECT
SUNLIGHT. STORE AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
DO NOT STORE IN LIVING AREA.
Other Precautions:POCKETS OF GAS HEAVIER THAN AIR MAY ACCUMULATE IN LOW
AREAS AND/OR SPREAD ALONG GROUND AWAY FROM HANDLING SITE AND
FLASHBACK.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR OR SCBA AS APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION. USE
EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:STANDARD WORK GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WHEN SOLDERING OR BRAZING, USE GOGGLES WITH
ANSI 2.87 #4 OR #5 LENSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP WORK AREAS FREE OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AND
UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-44F,-42C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-305F,-187C
Vapor Pres:300 PSIG
Vapor Density:1.52 AIR=1
Spec Gravity:0.51
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 ETHER=1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR/PUNGENT ODOR WITH MERCAPTAN ADDITIVE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINE AND OTHER STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:CYLINDER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120F, SPARKS,
FLAME, AND OTHER FORMS OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE TANKS. DO NOT PUNCTURE OR MUTILATE
TANKS. BE SURE TANKS ARE EMPTY TH EM DISPOSE OF THEM IN NORMAL
TRASH.

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