BVFFJ - PROPANE FUEL (0916-0004)

  • MSDS: BVFFJ
  • Manufacturer: VICTOR EQUIPMENT CO
  • Product Name: PROPANE FUEL (0916-0004)
  • National Stock Number: 6830-00N051603
Product Identification

Product ID:PROPANE FUEL (0916-0004)
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N051603
MSDS Number: BVFFJ

Responsible Party
VICTOR EQUIPMENT CO
DRAWER 1007
DENTON, TX 76202
US

Emergency Phone: 214-590-5000

Info Phone: 817-566-2000

Cage: 63026

Contractor
VICTOR EQUIPMENT CO
1007 DENTON, TX 76202 US

Telephone: 940-566-2000

Cage: 63026

Ingredients

2.15-9.6.

CAS: 74-98-6

RTECS: TX2275000

Fraction By Weight: SEE ING

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT


REMOVAL FROM CONTAM AREA IS MOST IMPORTANT. UNCON

RTECS: 9999999ZZ


MOUTH RESUSCITATION & SUPP OXYGEN. FURTHER TREATMENT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ


CLTHG & FLUSH AFFECTED AREAS W/LUKEWARM WATER. DO NOT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ


FIRST PURGING W/INERT GAS & THEN VENTILATING W/AIR.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ


SHADE #4 OR DARKER.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:CONCENTRATION CAN LEAD TO
SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM DIZZINESS TO ANESTHESIA & RESPIRATORY ARREST.
EYES:MODERATE IRRITATION. REPEATED EXPOSURE TO TOLERABLE LEVELS HAS
NOT SHOWN DELIRIOUS EFFECTS. THE MAJOR PROPERTY IS THE EXCLUSION
OF AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OXYGEN TO THE LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:PROMPT MED ATTN IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXP TO THIS
FUEL GAS MIXT. RESCUE PERS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED W/NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD
SCBA & BE COGNIZANT OF EXTREME FIRE & EXPLO HAZ. INGEST:CALL MD
IMMED (FP N). EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR MIN OF 15 MINS,
SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GUARD AGAINST
SELF-INJURY. APPLY ARTF RESP IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED. CONSCIOUS
(SUPDAT)

Fire Fighting

Lower Limits:2.15%
Upper Limits:9.6%
Extinguishing Media:CLASS A-B-C OR BC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
STOP FLOW OF GAS. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOS CNTNRS COOL. USE
WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE UNIGNITED (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERS FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
APPROP PROT EQUIP. IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIP, BE CERTAIN TO PURGE
PIPING W/INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING REPAIRS. IF LEAK IS IN CNTNR
VALVE, CONT CLOSEST SUP PLIER LOCATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:ANY LEAKS OF MAPP GAS PRESENTS GREAT
DANGER OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE. KEEP ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION AWAY.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR FOR EXTREME
CONFINED AREAS WHERE TLV'S MAY BE EXCEEDED WHEN WELDING, CUTTING OR
BRAZING.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOC EXHST/MECH VENT IF WELDING/CUTTING IN CONFINED
AREAS. DO NOT ENTER AREA OF HIGH MAPP CONC UNTIL (ING 5)
Protective Gloves:LEATHER GLOVES WHEN WELDING.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/FILTER LENSES, (ING 6)
Other Protective Equipment:LEATHER APRONS WHEN WELDING, CUTTING OR
BRAZING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:GAS/VAP. IF IGNIT HAS OCCURRED & NO WATER AVAIL, TANK
METAL MAY WEAKEN FROM OVERHEATING. EVACUATE AREA. IF GAS HAS NOT
IGNITED, LP-GAS LIQ/VAP MAY BE DISPERSED BY WATER SPRAY/FLOODING.
MATLS TO AVOID:PERMANGANATE. FIRST AIDPROC:PERS SHOULD BE ASSISTED
TO UNCONTAM AREA & INHALE FRESH AIR. QUICK (ING 2)

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-44F,-42C
Vapor Pres:9825 @100F
Vapor Density:1.52
Spec Gravity:0.51 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR; UNPLEASANT ODOR (CAUSED BY ODORANT).
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NATRL RUBBER, COPPER ALLOYS >65% COPPER, SILVER, MERCURY, HALOGENS,
ACIDS, METALLIC SODIUM POTASSIUM, POTASSIUM (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PRODUCES ACETYLIDES WHEN IN CONTACT
W/SILVER, MAGNESIUM OR COPPER ALLOYS >65% COPPER.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, W/VALVE
PROTECTION CAP IN PLAC E TO SUPPLIER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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