Product ID:803729 8700 PROPANE
MSDS Date:11/18/1985
FSC:6830
NIIN:00F029910
MSDS Number: BRXKP

Emergency Phone: 317-845-2000

Info Phone: 317-845-2000/2090FAX

Preparer: DALE MARTIN

Cage: 51169

Telephone: 317-845-2684

Cage: 51169

PROPANE

CAS: 74-98-6

RTECS: TX2275000

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ASPHYXIATION, SLIGHT ANESTHETIC
EFFECT, DISORIENTATION, EXCITATION, FROSTBITE OR FREEZING INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS,
ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:-104.4C
Lower Limits:2.1%
Upper Limits:9.5%
Extinguishing Media:CO2 OR DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL W/WATER SPRAY, FROM MAXIMUM DISTANCE.
DON'T EXTINGUISH FLAMES. IF WITHOUT DANGER, SHUT OFF THE SUPPLY.
OTHERWISE, ALLOW GAS TO BURN UNDER CONTROL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES W/AIR, OXYGEN &
OXIDIZING AGENTS. IF IGNITED GAS LEAK IS EXTINGUISHED PRIOR TO
STOPPING GAS SUPPLY, EXPLOSIVE REIGNITION MAY OCCUR.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA & VENTILATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
REMOVE OR ELIMINATE POTENTIAL SOURCES OF IGNITION INCLUDING SPARK
FROM ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CYLINDER TO OUTDOORS OR VENT
HOOD, IF POSSIBLE. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF
NECESSARY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROPANE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE & WILL
FORM EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES W/AIR, OXYGEN & ALL OXIDIZING AGENTS.
USE SPARK-PROOF TOOLS, MOTORS & FIXTURES.
Other Precautions:ELECTRICALLY GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT & LINES, ESPECIALLY
GLASSWEARE & PLACTIC TUBING WHICH ARE PRONE TO STATIC ELECTRICITY
BUILD-UP. NO SMOKING SIGNS SHOULD BE POSTED NEAR & IN ALL STORAGE &
WORK AREAS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL WHEN NECESSARY. EXPLOSION-PROOF LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM.
SEE SUPP
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL FACE SHIELD, SAFETY SHOES, PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE WASH
Supplemental Safety and Health
GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION MAY NOT BE SATISFACTORY SINCE THE VAPORS ARE
HEAVIER THAN AIR. PROTECTIVE GLOVES ARE REQUIRED FOR HANDLING
CYLINDERS SINCE ESCAPING GAS COOLS CYLINDERS.

Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AIR, OXYGEN, & ALL OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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