BKHSB - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS W/METHYLACETYLENE-PROPADIENE 70 LBS

Product Identification

Product ID:LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS W/METHYLACETYLENE-PROPADIENE 70 LBS
MSDS Date:06/01/1995
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-869-3053
MSDS Number: BKHSB

Responsible Party
AIRCO INC AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV
575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974-2006
US

Emergency Phone: 908-464-8100

Info Phone: 908-464-8100

Cage: 83956

Contractor
AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.
MURRAY HILL, NJ 07974-2006 US

Telephone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 00741

Ingredients

L.P.G. (LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS) PROPELLANT(FLAMMABLE)

CAS: 68476-85-7

RTECS: SE7545000

Fraction By Weight: 56%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM


METHYL ACETYLENE-PROPADIENE MIXTURE

CAS: 59355-75-8

RTECS: UK4920000

Fraction By Weight: 44%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: MAY CAUSE
FROSTBITE/IRRITATION. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION &
IRRITATION, ASPHYXIATION, DEATH. OXYGEN DEFICIENCY DURING PREGNANCY
HAS PRODUCED DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES IN HUMANS .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:FROSTBITE, IRRITATION, BLINDNESS, EXCITEMENT,
DISORIENTATION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, RAPID BREATHING, DIMINISHED MENTAL
ALERTNESS, IMPAIRED MUSCULAR COORDINATION, FAULTY JUDGMENT,
DEPRESSION OF ALL SENSATIO NS, EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY, FATIGUE,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, PROSTRATION, CONVULSIONS, COMA.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: DON'T WASH W/HOT/EVEN TEPID WATER. NEVER INTRODUCE
OIL/OINTMENT W/OUT MEDICAL ADVICE. PROTECT EYES W/LIGHT
BANDAGE/HANDKERCHIEF. REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: FLUSH AFFECTED
AREA W/LUKEWARM WATER. DON'T USE HOT WATER. INGESTION: KEEP CALM &
WARM. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN
IF NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-144F
Lower Limits:3
Upper Limits:11
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T EXTINGUISH. KEEP CYLINDER COOL W/WATER
FOG. IF FLAME IS EXTINGUISHED, REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES & ALLOW
CONTENTS TO VENT. (SEE SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 850F. GAS IS >AIR &
MAY TRAVEL TO DISTANT IGNITION SOURCE. MAY BURN W/AN ALMOST
INVISIBLE FLAME IN BRIGHT LIGHT. (SEE SUPP)

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIPMENT, BE CERTAIN TO PURGE
PIPING W/AN INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING REPAIRS. IF LEAK IS IN
CONTAINER/CONTAINER VALVE, CON TACT CLOSEST BOC LOCATION.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC
AREAS & EMERGENCY EXITS.
Other Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DON'T STORE >125F.
DON'T DRAG, SLIDE/ROLL CYLINDERS. DON'T HEAT CYLINDER TO INCREASE
DISCHARGE RATE OF PRODUCT. SEGRAGATE FULL & EMPTY CONTAINERS. NEVER
CARRY COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER IN ENCLOSED SPACE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION ISN'T NORMALLY REQUIRED.
DON'T ENTER AREA OF HIGH MAPP CONCENTRATION UNTIL FIRST PURGING
W/INERT GAS & THEN VENTILATING W/AIR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL: IF WELDING/CUTTING IN CONFINED
AREAS. USE NON-SPARKING & EXPLOSION PROOF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/#4/DARKER FILTER LENSES
Other Protective Equipment:LEATHER APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIAL FIRE: INCREASE VENTILATION TO PREVENT FLAMMABLE MIXTURE
FORMATION. UNUSUAL FIRE: ANY LEAKS OF MAPP PRESENT GREAT DANGER OF
EXPLOSION/FIRE. INCOMPATIBLES: POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE. WASTE
DISPOSAL : DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCALREGULATIONS.
FLAMMABLE GAS UN1075.

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-54 TO -10F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-184F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:815F
Vapor Pres:97 PSIA
Spec Gravity:0.571 (LIQUID)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:A COLORLESS GAS W/CHARACTERISTIC UNPLEASANT ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NATURAL RUBBER, COPPER ALLOYS >65% COPPER, SILVER, MERCURY, HALOGENS,
ACIDS, METALLIC SODIUM, POTASSIUM, (SEE SUPP)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPS & OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CONTACT W/SILVER, MAGNESIUM/COPPER
ALLOYS >65% COPPER: ACETYLIDES.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL/UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, W/ANY
VALVE OUTLET PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO
BOC GASES/AUTHORIZED DIS TRIBUTOR FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. (SEE SUPP)

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