Product ID:LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS, LP-GAS, LPG, PROPANE
MSDS Date:08/01/1996
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKTXF

PEG, INC. DBA PACIFIC ENERGY GROUP A DIVISION OF

UNITED LIQUID GAS CO.
PASO ROBLES, CA 93446
US

Emergency Phone: (800) 633-8253 (PERS, INC)

Info Phone: (800) 726-5747; (805) 239-2182

Cage: TO802

PEG INC. DBA PACIFIC ENERGY GROUP (DIV OF UNITED LIQUID

398 PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 US

Telephone: 800-726-5747;805-239-2182

Cage: TO802

PROPANE

CAS: 74-98-6

RTECS: TX2275000

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

PROPYLENE

CAS: 115-07-1

RTECS: UC6740000

BUTANE

CAS: 106-97-8

RTECS: EJ4200000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT IN HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS. INHALATION: EXPOSURE MAY PRODUCE RAPID BREATHING,
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, DISTURBANCES, MUSCULAR WEAKNESS, TREMORS,
NARCOSIS, UNCONCIOUSNESS AND DEA TH, DEPENDING ON DURATION AND
CONCENTRATION OF EXPOSURE. EYE CONTACT: THIS GAS IS NON-IRRITATING,
BUT DIRECT CONTACT WITH LIQUIFIED, PRESSURIZED GAS OR FROST
PARTICLES MAY PRODUCE SEVERE AND POSSIBLE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE
FROM FREEZE BURNS. SKIN CONTACT: THIS MATERIAL IS NOT EXPECTED TO
BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. NON-IRRITATING; BUT SOLID AND LIQUID
FORMS OF THIS MATERIAL AND PRESSURIZED GAS CAN CAUSE FREEZE
BURNS.(EFFECTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR
POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH HAZARDS ACUTE AND CHRONIC (CONT):
INGESTION: SOLID AND LIQUID FORMS OF THIS MATERIAL AND THE
PRESSURIZED GAS CAN CAUSE FREEZE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SPECIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: PERSONNEL
WITH PRE-EXISTING CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES SHOULD AVOID
EXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL.

First Aid:INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY MOVE PERSONNEL TO FRESH AIR. FOR
RESPIRATORY DISTRESS, GIVE AIR, OXYGEN OR ADMINISTER CPR
(CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION) IF NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF BREATHING DI FFICULTIES CONTINUE. EYE CONTACT:
VAPORSARE NOT EXPECTED TO PRESENT AN EYE IRRITATION HAZARD. IF
CONTACTED BY LIQUID/SOLID, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYE(S) GENTLY WITH
WARM WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE K MEDICAL ATTENTION IF PAIN
OR REDNESS PERSISTS. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING WITH WARM WATER
(QT.) ONLY IF PATIENT CONSCIOUS. IMMEDIATELY OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN CONTACT: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOU NTS OF WATER.
CONTACT A PHYSICIAN

Flash Point:=-104.4C, -156.F
ESTIMATED
Autoignition Temp:=450.C, 842.F
Lower Limits:2.1%
Upper Limits:9.5%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY, FOAM, CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH-APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF SOURCE OF GAS, IF POSSIBLE.
NOTIFY FIRE DEPTARTMENT. REMAIN UP-WIND OF VAPORS. ALLOW ONLY
PROPERLY PROTECTED PERSO NNEL IN AREA. READILY FORMS EXPLOSIVE WITH
AIR AND OXIDIZERS. ALLOW FIRE TO BURN UNTIL GAS FLOW IS SHUT OFF.
(EXPLO HAZ)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE FIGHT PROC (CONT): USE WATER SPRAY
TO COOL EXPOSED EQUIPMENT AND VAPOR SPACE OF CONTAINERS, CONTAINERS
MAY RUPTURE IF EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME. APPROACH A
FLAME-ENVELOPED CONTAINER FROM SIDE NEV ER FROM THE HEAD ENDS. FOR
MASSIVE, UNCONTROLLABLE FIRES AND WHEN FLAME IS IMPINGING ON VAPOR
SPACE (OTHER INFORMATION)

Spill Release Procedures:PRODUCT IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. VAPOR IS
HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY COLLECT AT LOWER LEVELS. IF THERE IS A
LEAK BUT NO FIRE, DO NOT IGNITE THE ESCAPED GAS. ELIMINATE ALL
IGNITION SOURCES. WATER SPRAY CA N BE USED TO HELP DILUTE VAPOR
CONCENTRATION IN AIR. IF POSSIBLE, REMOVE LEAKING CONTAINER TO SAFE
AREA.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AND USE CYLINDERS AND TANKS IN A
WELL VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM HEAT AND SOURCES OF IGNITION. NO
SMOKING NEAR STORAGE OR USE. FOLLOW STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR
HANDLING CYLINDERS, TANKS, LOADING/U NLOADING. FIXED STORAGE
CONTAINERS MUST BE GROUNDED AND BONDED DURING TRANSFER OF PRODUCT.

Respiratory Protection:FOR EXCESSIVE GAS CONCENTRATIONS, USE ONLY NIOSH
(APPROVED - ) SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED, IMPERVIOUS PLASTIC OR NEOPRENE COATED
CANVAS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:USE (ANSI APPROVED - ) CHEMICAL-TYPE GOGGLES AND FACE
SHIELD (SUPP SAFETY)
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI
DESIGN CRITERIA . USE INSULATED, IMPERVIOUS PLASTIC OR NEOPRENE
COATED CANVAS PROTECTIVE GEAR (APRON, FACE SHIELD, ETC.) TO PROTECT
HANDS & OTHER SKIN AREAS.
Work Hygienic Practices:PREVENT POTENTIAL SKIN CONTACT WITH COLD
LIQUID/SOLID/VAPORS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROTECT (CONT): WHEN HANDLING LIQUEFIED GASES. (ANSI APPROVED - )
SAFETY GLASSES AND/OR FACE SHIELD ARE RECOMMENDED WHEN HANDLING
HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDERS AND PIPING SYSTEM AND WHENEVER VAPORS ARE
DISCHARGED.

Boiling Pt:=-42.2C, -44.F
Vapor Pres:208 PSIG @ 100 F.
Vapor Density:1.55 AIR=1
Spec Gravity:.508 (H2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA GAS @STD TEMP & PRESS.
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT.
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS. ODOR: (OTHER
INFO)
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION MAY PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE
AND OTHER HARMFUL SUBSTANCES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL OF GAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE
LAWS AND REGULATIONS. VENT VAPOR IN SAFE LOCATION AND INSURE THAT
GAS DISSIPATES BELOW THE LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT. CONTROLLED BURNING
IS PREFERRED.

Toxicological Information:OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: ACGIH LISTS AS
A SIMPLE ASPHYIXIANT. OSHA TWA 1000 PPM. STATE REGS (CONT):
REPRODUCTIVE HARM." THE BENZENE AND TOULENE ARE DESTROYED WHEN
PROPANE IS BURNED. RADON DOES NOT BURN BUT IS RELEASED WITH THE
COMBUSTION BY-PRODUCTS. RADON AND PROPANE COMBUSTION BY-PRODUCTS
CAN GENERALLY BE REMOVED THROUGH APPLIANCE VENTS AND OTHER EXHAUST
SYSTEMS. WHEN PROPANE IS PROCESS ED IN SOME DEHYDRATORS, BENZENE
AND TOULENE CAN BE RELEASED TO THE ENVIRONMENT. A WARNING ODORANT
IS ADDED TO PROPANE SO LEAKS OF UNBURNED GAS CAN BE QUICKLY
DETECTED. IF GAS ODOR IS DETECTED, YOUR SU PPLIER SHOULD BE
CONTACTED PROMPTLY.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: AVOID UNCONTROLLED RELEASES OF THIS
MATERIAL. LIQUID RELEASE WILL HAVE POSSIBLE EFFECT ON PLANT AND
ANIMAL LIFE. LARGE LIQUID RELEASE WILL QUICKLY VAPORIZE TO PRODUCE
A LARGE V APOR CLOUD. VAPOR CLOUD IS BOTH A FIRE AND ASPHYXIATION
HAZARD.

Transport Information:D.O.T. HAZARD CLASS: FLAMMABLE GAS. D.O.T. ID NO
(UN/NA): UN 1075 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG). D.O.T. SHIPPING
NAME: PROPANE OR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS. IMO SHIPPING NAME:
PROPANE BUTANE. IMO HA ZARD CLASS: 2.1. IMO LABEL: FLAMMABLE GAS.

State Regulatory Information:PROPOSITION 65 [PUBLIC WARNING] THE SAFE
DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT 1986, COMMONLY REFERRED TO
AS PROPOSITION 65, REQUIRES THEN GOVERNOR TO PUBLISH A LIST OF
CHEMICALS "KNOWN TO THE STAT E TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR
REPRODUCTIVE HARM." IT ALSO REQUIRES CALIFORNIA BUSINESSES TO WARN
THE PUBLIC QUARTERLY OF POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO THESE CHEMICALS WHICH
RESULT FROM THEIR OPERATIONS. LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS (PROPANE),
IN ITS ORIGINAL STATE, CONTAINS RADON AND BENZENE, CHEMICALS "KN
OWN TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER." ALSO CONTAINS TOULENE,
A CHEMICAL "KNOWN TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE (TOXICOLOGICAL)