BQDZV - PROPANE-LIQEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

Product Identification

Product ID:PROPANE-LIQEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
MSDS Date:02/01/1993
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-646-9727
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: BQDZV

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 CO DIV OF CLEANWELD PRODUCTS CO
6200 SYCAMORE, IL 60178-2419 US

Telephone: 815-895-4545

Cage: 61112

Ingredients

PROPANE

CAS: 74-98-6

RTECS: TX2275000

Fraction By Weight: >90%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9293


PROPYLENE (PROPENE) (SARA III)

CAS: 115-07-1

RTECS: UC6740000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHIXIANT; 9293


BUTANE

CAS: 106-97-8

RTECS: EJ4200000

Fraction By Weight: <2.5%

OSHA PEL 800 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 800 PPM; 9293

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO 1000 OOM FOR 8 HOURS A
DAY, 5 DAYS A WEEK, FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS, PRODUCES NO
ABNORMAL REACTIONS, INCLUDING CARDIAC, PULMONARY & NEUROLOGIC
FUNCTIONS, IN HUMANS, SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT, A ND HAS ANESTHETIC ACTION
IN HIGH CONCENTRATION, LIQUEFIED GAS CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE WHEN IT
TOUCHES THE SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EXTREME OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE DIZZINESS OR
HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. IF BREATHING CEASES,
ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION FOLLOWED BY OXYGEN. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN-FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. IF IRRITATION
DEVELOPS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH
RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION-SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-155F,-104C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:UNKNON
Lower Limits:2.1
Upper Limits:9.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE. KEEP EXPOSED
CONTAINER COOL WITH WATER FOG OR SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE AREA-USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. IF POSSIBLE, ALLOW FIRE TO BURN
UNTIL GAS FLOW IS STOPPED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CARBON OXIDES FORMS WHEN BURNED. HIGH
FLAMMABLE VAPORS WHICH ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR MAY ACCUMULATE IN LOW
AREAS &/OR SPREAD ALONG THE GROUND AWAY FROM HANDLE SITE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL.
REMOVE ALL SOURCE OF IGNITION. VENTILATE TO REMOVE FUMES. FLUSH
LARGE SPILLS WITH WATER. RUNOFF TO SEWER MAY CAUSE FIRE OR
EXPLOSION.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE OVER 120F OR IN DIRECT
SUNLIGHT. STORE AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCE 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 THR GROUND AWAY FROM HANDLING SITE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT GENERALLY REQUIRED. WHEN NECESSARY, USE
NIOSH.MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: NATURAL VENTILATION. MECHANICAL (GENERAL):
EXPLOSION PROOF.
Protective Gloves:STANDARD WORK GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WHEN SOLDERING OR BRAZING, USE GOGGLES WITH
ANS 2.87 #4 OR #5 LENSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP WORK AREA FREE OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AND
UNECESSARY 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:-240F,-151C
Vapor Pres:300 PSIG
Vapor Density:1.52
Spec Gravity:0.51
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR/PUNGENT ODOR (MERCAPTAN ADDITIVE).

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINE AND OTHER STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CYLINDER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120F, SPARKS,
FLAME AND OTHER FORMS OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON OXIDES FORMED WHEN BURNED.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:ALLOW SPILL TO EVAPORATE. BE SURE TANKS ARE
EMPTY THEN DISPOSE OF THEN IN NORMAL TRASH. DO NOT PUT IN
COMPACTOR, PUNCTURE, CRUSH OR INCINERATE.

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