BZVWD - PROPANE

  • MSDS: BZVWD
  • Manufacturer: AGWAY PETROLEUM CORP
  • Product Name: PROPANE
  • National Stock Number: 6830-00F049413
Product Identification

Product ID:PROPANE
MSDS Date:03/28/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00F049413
MSDS Number: BZVWD

Responsible Party
AGWAY PETROLEUM CORP
5871 BUTTERNUT DR
SYRACUSE, NY 13221
US

Emergency Phone: 315-477-6163

Info Phone: 315-477-6163

Cage: 2R984

Contractor
AGWAY PETROLEUM CORP
SYRACUSE, NY 13221 US

Telephone: 315-477-6163

Cage: 2R984

Ingredients

PROPANE (DIMETHYLMETHANE) *96-2*

CAS: 74-98-6

RTECS: TX2275000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT


ETHYL MERCAPTAN (ETHANETHIOL)

CAS: 75-08-1

RTECS: KI9625000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 25 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1.3 MG/CUM


METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS *96-2*

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: OXYGEN DEFICIENT
ATMOSPHERES MAY CAUSE DEATH. EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
LIQUIFIED/PRESSURIZED GAS/FROST PARTICLES MAY PRODUCE SEVERE &
POSSIBLY PERMANENT DAMAGE FROM FREEZER BURN. SKIN: DERMATITIS.
INGESTION: BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:GASPING, DISORIENTATION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS,
FREEZE BURNS, DERMATITIS, BURNS.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. FOR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS
GIVE AIR, OXYGEN &/ADMINISTER CPR. KEEP WARM & QUIET.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:-160F
Lower Limits:2
Upper Limits:9.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2 HALOGENATED EXTINGUISHING AGENT
WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:GAS FIRES SHOULDN'T BE EXTINGUISHED UNLESS THE
GAS FLOW CAN BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. SHUT OFF GAS SOURCE. USE WATER
TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL. (SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RELEASES FLAMMABLE VAPORS AT WELL BELOW
AMBIENT TEMPERATURES & READILY FORMS FLAMMABLE MIXTURES W/AIR.
(SEE SUPP)

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF GAS & ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF
IGNITION. EVACUATE AREA. MINIMIZE BREATHING VAPORS. VENTILATE
ENCLOSED AREA. WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO REDUCE VAPORS. MINIMIZE
SKIN CONTACT. AVOID VAPOR CLOUD, EVEN W/PROPER RESPIRATORY
EQUIPMENT. (SEE SUPP)

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED
AREAS NOT EXCEEDING 100F & PROTECTED FROM DAMPNESS, SALT &
CORROSIVE CHEMICALS. AVOID CREATING STATIC ELECTRICITY.
Other Precautions:STORAGE SHOULD BE SEGREGATED FROM OXIDIZERS & HEAVY
TRAFFIC AREAS. AVOID DRAGGING, ROLLING/SLIDING CYLINDERS. STORE
AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES & INCOMBATIBILITIES. UN 1075

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON/CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC FIRE: MINIMIZE BREATHING OF GASES/VAPOR/FUMES/DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS.FIRE:LIQUID/VAPOR MAY SETTLE IN LOW AREAS/TRAVEL DISTANCE
ALONG THE GROUND TO DISTANT IGNITION SOURCE & IGNITE.SPILLS:WILL
VAP ORIZE FORMING COLD DENSE VAPOR CLOUDS THAT DON'T READILY
DISPERSE.WASTE:DISPOSE IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-49 TO 32F
Vapor Pres:208
Vapor Density:45
Spec Gravity:0.5
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID/INVISIBLE VAPOR W/FAINT GASSY ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, ALKALIES & OXIDIZERS SUCH AS CHLORINE & OXYGEN, SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE/CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, OTHER HARMFUL SUBSTANCES.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T ALLOW TO ENTER DRAINS/SEWERS WHERE THERE
IS DANGER OF VAPORS BEING IGNITED. DISPOSAL OF GASES IN VAPOROUS
FORMS IS PREFERED. MAY BE USED AS AN AUXILIARY FUEL/DISPOSED OF BY
BURNING IN A PROPERLY DESIGNED FLARE/INCINERATOR. (SEE SUPP)

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