Product ID:BUTANE AND PROPANE GAS MIXTURE
MSDS Date:12/22/1995
FSC:8120
NIIN:00-530-5225
MSDS Number: BYBYR

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, PROMULGATED BY GSA

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Emergency Phone: 800-424-3900

Preparer: HMIS-VBA 804-279-4371

Cage: 81348

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, PROMULGATED BY GSA

WASHINGTON, DC US

Cage: 81348

PROPANE

CAS: 74-98-6

RTECS: TX2275000

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

BUTANE

CAS: 106-97-8

RTECS: EJ4200000

OSHA PEL 800 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 800 PPM; 9495

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF CONCENTRATIONS BELOW
10,000 PPM HAS LITTLE PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT. HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS
MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS AND UNCONSCIOUSNESS DUE TO ASPHYXIATION. THERE
ARE NO REPORTED EFFECTS FROM LON G-TERM LOW-LEVEL EXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:ABOVE 100,000 PPM; SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE MAY
INCLUDE DIZZINESS, STUPOR, AND UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,
GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AND OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL HELP.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:-156F,-104C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1.0 LB
Lower Limits:2.2
Upper Limits:9.5
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, 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:CYLINDERS WILL EXPLODE IN THE HEAT OF
FIRE. COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES
OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL. PROPANE IS
HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN SETTLE INTO LOW AREAS. REMAIN UPWIND OF
LEAK. PREVENT VAPOR FROM E NTERING INTO SEWER, BASEMENTS OR
CONFINED AREAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE DROPPED AND
STORED BELOW 120C AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES.
Other Precautions:STORAGE TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE KEPT BELOW 125F.
CYLINDERS MUST NOT BE RECHARGED.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHERE THE
CONCENTRATION OF PROPANE WOULD REDUCE OXYGEN LEVEL BELOW 18% IN
INHALED AIR.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION PROOF VENTILATION EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED LEATHER GLOVES AS REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. USE PROPER CARE
WHEN HANDLING AND STORING CYLINDERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
REFER TO CGA BULLETIN SB-2 "OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES".

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-44F,-42C
Vapor Pres:240LB PSI
Vapor Density:2.53
Spec Gravity:1.56
Evaporation Rate & Reference:GAS
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, FAINT PETROLEUM ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OFF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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