Product ID:ETHANE IN AIR (HC FREE)
MSDS Date:06/17/1993
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N062272
MSDS Number: BYDVS

SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES

6141 EASTON ROAD
PLUMSTEADVILLE, PA 18949
US

Emergency Phone: 215-766-8861

Info Phone: 215-766-8861

Cage: 51847

SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES

310 PLUMSTEADVILLE, PA 18934 US

Telephone: 215-766-0416

Cage: 51847

1 PPM - 9000 PPM.

CAS: 74-84-0

RTECS: KH3800000

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT

AIR, COMPRESSED;(AIR, (HC FREE))

CAS: 25635-88-5

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

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:ACUTE/CHRONIC: NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYE: NONE(MFR). FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. SEE MD. SKIN: NONE(MFR). FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
SEE MD . INHAL: NONE(MFR). REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING(
GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP). INGEST: NONE(MFR). CALL MD IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:USE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS COOL WITH WATER
SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMPRESSED AIR AT HIGH PRESSURE WILL
ACCELERATE THE COMBUSTION OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE & VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE LEAKING
CYLINDER TO EXHAUST HOOD OR SAFE OUTDOORS AREA. ELIMINATE SOURCES
OF IGNITION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENT AREAS ONLY. KEEP
VALVE PROT CAP ON CYLINDERS WHEN NOT IN USE & SECURE CYLINDER WHEN
USING TO PROT FROM FALLING.
Other Precautions:USE SUITABLE HANDTRUCK TO MOVE CYLINDERS. PROT CNTNRS
FROM PHYSICAL DMG. DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS/LABELS. CYLINDER SHOULD
BE REFILLED BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF COMPRESSED GASES. SHIPMENT OF
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER WHICH HAS NOT (SUPDAT)

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL & LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
VENTILATION SHOULD BE EXPLOSION PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PREC: BEEN FILLED BY OWNER OR W/HIS WRITTEN CONSENT IS A
VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW (49 CFR).

Vapor Density:1.00
Evaporation Rate & Reference:GAS
Solubility in Water:0.098
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:GAS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ETHANE REACTS WITH OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT SLOW RATE. BEST PROC
FOR DISP OF ETHANE IS TO BURN OFF IF SUITABLE BURNING UNIT IS AVAIL
IN PLANT. RETURN CYLINDERS TO SUPPLIER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL W/ANY
VALVE OUTLET PLUGS O R CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
PLACE.

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