Quadra Energy Material Safety Data Sheet
Date Prepared: May 05 burns) and permanent eye damage.
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1. PRODUCT INFORMATION Exposure to rapidly expanding gas or vaporizing liquid may cause frostbite (cold
burns).
Product Identifier: HD-5 Propane (Odorized)
Quadra HD-5 Propane (Odorized) INGESTION:
Synonyms: Dimethylethane, Propyl hydride, Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG),
Not considered to be a hazard.
C3H8, Alkane
Application and Use: Multi-purpose fuel or chemical feedstock ACUTE TOXICITY DATA:
Product Description: Colourless, odourless gases composed mainly of C3
The above evaluation of hazard is based on knowledge of the toxicity of the material's
hydrocarbons, stored and handled as liquids under pressure.
components.
REGULATORY CLASSIFICATION
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT:
WHMIS:
Manufacturer recommends:
Class A ?Compressed Gas
For Isobutane, 800 ppm
Class B, Division 1: Flammable Gases
For Propane, 1000 ppm TWA for 8 hours/day, and 1500 ppm for a 15 minute short
term exposure (STEL).
CEPA: CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT
For propylene, 1000 ppm 8-hour TWA and 3000 ppm 15-minutes STEL.
All components of this product are either on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) or
ACGIH recommends:
are exempt.
For Butane, 800 ppm (1900 mg/m3)
TDG INFORMATION (RAIL/ROAD):
Local regulated limits may vary.
Shipping Name: Liquefied petroleum gas
Class: 2.1
5. FIRST AID MEASURES
Packing Group: X
PIN Number: UN1075
INHALATION:
Please be aware that other regulations may apply.
In emergency situations use proper respiratory protection to immediately remove the
TELEPHONE NUMBERS MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER affected victim from exposure. Administer artificial respiration if breathing has
stopped. Keep at rest. Call for prompt medical attention.
Emergency 24 hr: Quadra Energy Trading Ltd.
Canada 1-800-265-0212 1440 Royal Bank Building EYE CONTACT:
(ERP 2-0010-062) 335 ?8 Avenue SW
In case of cold burns caused by rapidly expanding gas or vaporizing liquid, get prompt
US 1-800-424-9300 Calgary, AB T2P 1C9
medical attention.
(403) 215-7444
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2. REGULATED COMPONENTS In case of cold burns caused by rapidly expanding gas or vaporizing liquid, get prompt
medical attention.
The following components are defined in accordance with sub-paragraph 13(a) (i) to
(iv) or paragraph 14(a) of the Hazardous Products Act:
INGESTION:
NAME % CAS #
First aid is not applicable.
Propane 90-99 v/v 74-98-6
Propylene 1-5 v/v 115-07-1
6. PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE
Ethane 0-5 v/v 74-84-0
Isobutane 0-2.5 v/v 75-28-5
MEASURES
Butanes 0-2.5 v/v 68513-65-5
Ethyl Mercapton <50 75-08-1 PERSONAL PROTECTION:
3. TYPICAL PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL The selection of personal protective equipment varies, depending upon conditions of
use.
PRPOPERTIES In open systems where contact is likely, wear gas-proof goggles, face shield,
chemical resistant overalls, and appropriate thermal/chemical gloves. Where skin and
Physical State: Gas eye contact is unlikely, but may occur as a result of short and/or periodic exposures,
Specific Gravity: not available wear long sleeves, chemical resistant gloves, gas-proof goggles, and a face shield.
Vapour Density: 1.52 Where concentrations in air may exceed the occupational exposure limits given in
Boiling Point: -42 deg C Section 4 and where engineering, work practices or other means of exposure
Evaporation Rate: > 1 (1= n-butylacetate) reduction are not adequate, approved respirators may be necessary to prevent
Solubility in Water: negligible overexposure by inhalation.
Freezing/Pour Point: not available
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Odour Threshold: not available
Vapour Pressure: 850 kPa at 15 deg C The use of local exhaust ventilation is recommended to control emissions near the
Density: 0.51 g/cc at 15 deg C source. Laboratory samples should be handled in a fume hood. Provide mechanical
Appearance/odour: colourless gas, stenched to allow detection of leaks. ventilation of confined spaces. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.
4. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING:
Keep containers closed. Handle and open containers with care.
NATURE OF HAZARD
Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Store as
pressurized liquid in a pressure vessel.
INHALATION:
Store and load the container at normal (up to 38 deg C) temperature and at
May cause central nervous system disorder (e.g. loss of coordination, weakness, atmospheric pressure.
fatigue, mental confusion and blurred vision) and/or damage. Material will accumulate static charges which may cause a spark. Static charge build-
Breathing high vapour concentrations (saturated vapours) for a few minutes may be up could become an ignition source. Use proper relaxation and grounding
fatal. Saturated vapours can be encountered in confined spaces and/or under procedures.
conditions of poor ventilation. Empty containers may contain product residue. Do not pressurize, cut, heat, or weld
May cause irritation, breathing failure, coma and death without any warning odour empty container. Do not reuse empty containers without commercial cleaning or
being sensed. reconditioning.
Inhalation exposure to this product at extremely high concentrations, as in accidental
releases in which concentrations reach or exceed the flammable range, may result in LAND SPILL: Eliminate source of ignition. Keep public away. Prevent additional
cardiac arrhythmias. discharge of material, if possible to do so without hazard.
Please turn over
EYE CONTACT:
Exposure to rapidly expanding gas or vaporizing liquid may cause frostbite (cold
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Vapours or dust may be harmful or fatal. Warn occupants of downwind areas. materials emit gamma, alpha, and beta forms of radiation. Since gamma radiation can
Allow to evaporate. penetrate the walls of intact equipment a potential for exposure could exist at or
Consult an expert on disposal of recovered material. Ensure disposal in compliance adjacent to the external surface of process equipment that contain radon-enriched
with government requirements and ensure conformity to local disposal regulations. process streams or accumulated deposits of radon decay products. Equipment
Notify the appropriate authorities immediately. emitting gamma radiation at dose rates above background should be assumed to be
Take all additional action necessary to prevent and remedy the adverse effects of the contaminated with internal deposits of alpha- and beta-emitting radon decay products.
spill. Measures should be taken to preclude the inhalation or ingestion of alpha- or beta-
emitting materials. Before performing maintenance on contaminated equipment, all
WATER SPILL: process shut-down safety and "gas freeing" procedures should be followed and at
least a 4 hours lapse should be allowed between process stream shut-down and the
Eliminate source of ignition. Vapours or dust may be harmful or fatal. Warn occupants
opening of equipment for repair operations. This time will allow the gamma radiation
and shipping in downwind area.
dose rates to be reduced to background levels. Maintenance personnel should wear
Allow to evaporated from surface.
appropriate personal protective equipment and follow recommended industrial
Consult an expert on disposal of recovered material. Ensure disposal in compliance
hygiene/safety and environmental procedures in accordance with prevailing
with government requirements and ensure conformity to local disposal regulations.
regulations and industry guidelines.
Notify the appropriate authorities immediately.
Take all additional action necessary to prevent and remedy the adverse effects of the
10. PREPARATION
spill.
7. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Date Prepared: May 05
Prepared by: Quadra Energy Trading, Ltd.
1440 Royal Bank Building
Flashpoint and method: -103 deg C COC ASTM D92
335 ?8 Avenue SW
Autoignition: 450 deg C Flammable Limits: LEL: 2.1% UEL: 9.5% Calgary, AB T2P 1C9
(403) 215-7444
GENERAL HAZARDS:
Extremely flammable: material will readily ignite at normal temperatures.
Flammable Gas: may readily form flammable mixtures at or above the flash point.
Toxic gases will form upon combustions. CAUTION: "The information contained herein relates only to this product or material
Static Discharge: material may accumulate static charges which may cause a fire. and may not be valid when used in combination with any other product or material or
Auto-refrigeration: drains may become plugged and valves may become inoperable in any process. If the product is not to be used for a purpose or under conditions
because of the formation of ice due to expanding vapours or vaporizing liquids. which are normal or reasonably foreseeable, this information cannot be relied upon as
complete or applicable. For greater certainty, uses other than those described in
FIRE FIGHTING:
Section 1 must be reviewed with the supplier. The information contained herein is
Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. based on the information available at the indicated date of preparation. This MSDS is
Shut off fuel to fire if possible to do so without hazard. If a leak or spill has not ignited for the use of Quadra Energy Trading customers and their employees and agents
use water spray to disperse the vapours. only. Any further distribution of this MSDS by Quadra Energy Trading customers is
Do not extinguish flames at leak because possibility of uncontrolled explosive re- prohibited without the written consent of Quadra Energy Trading."
ignition exists. Cut off fuel and/or allow fire to burn out.
Extinguish small residual fires with dry chemical powder or water spray.
Try to cover liquid spills with foam.
Respiratory and eye protection required for fire fighting personnel.
A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) should be used for all indoor fires and
any significant outdoor fires. For small outdoor fires, which may easily be
extinguished with a portable fire extinguisher, use of an SCBA may not be required.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide under thermal decomposition.
8. REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY:
This product is stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS AND CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Strong oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS DEOMPOSITION:
Releases of Cox, smoke, and irritating fumes when heated to decomposition.
9. NOTES
All components of this product are listed on the US TSCA inventory.
Quadra Energy has no knowledge how its customers will handle store, transfer,
distribute or use odorized propane or non-odorized propane an therefore makes no
warranty regarding the propane or the odourant after the custody of these materials
passes to the customers. It is recommended that Quadra Energy's customers provide
their employees and subsequent customers with information regarding the
characteristics of propane, how those characteristics relate to the employees or
customers use including the limitation in detecting non-odorized or odorized propane
and the limitations of any odourant such as ethyl mercaptan that may be added during
subsequent distribution.
With proper handling, transportation and storage, adding a chemical odourant such as
ethyl mercaptan has proven to be a very effective warning device but all odourants
have certain limitations. The effectiveness of the odourant may be diminished by a
person's sense of smell, by competing odours and by oxidation, which may cause a
potentially dangerous situation.
Further safety related information is contained on the Material Safety Data Sheet.
Industry experience has shown that natural gas streams may contain trace amounts
of radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, and radioactive particulate decay
products which can accumulate in process equipment and storage vessels. These
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