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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS
FOR ODORIZED PROPANE
publishedNovember 23, 1983
Health Administration HazardCommunicationStandard
(Trtle29 CFR Part 1910).
Chemical Manufacturers,
Importers,and Distributorsmust have complied by
November25, 1985.All manufacturingemployerscoveredby the Standard
(SIC Codes20-39)must havecompliedby May 25, 1986.
August24,1987 (Vol. 52, FederalRegister,
The Standard page31852)to
was amended
extend its applicationbeyondthe manufacturingsectorand to include all employers
where chemicalsare either used,distributed, are producedfbr use or distribution,
or
effectiveMay 23, 1988.
Also for complying with the requirements the EnvironmentalProtectionAgency
of
CommunityRight to Know rulespublished October15, 1987(Vol. 52, FederalRegister,
page38344)underTitle III of the Supertund Amcndments Reauthorization of 1986
Act
and
(PublicLaw 99-499).
INSTRUCTIONS TO SUPPLIER USING THE MSDS:
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and Emergency PhoneNumberin
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FOR ODORIZED PROPANE
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Product Name: OdorizedCommercialPropane
Chemical Name: Propane
Chemical Family: Paraffinic Hydrocarbon
Formula: C3H8
Synonyms: Dimethylmethane,
LP-Gas,Liquefied PetroleumGas (LPG), Propane,Propyl Hydridc
Transportation Emergency Number:
Name & Address: Emergency Number:
For Routine Info. Call:
2. GqrFoslrrortlilFonrarrox olr IrrOFEDIExTS
INGR.EDMNT NAMI' PERCENTAGI' OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
/CAS NUMBER
Propane/74-98-6... .87.5-100 Simple asphyxiant
Ethane/74-84-0.... ...0-5.0 Simple asphyxiant
ppm
\. 1,000
hopylene/115-07-l
. 0-10.0 Simplc asphyxiant
Butanes/various..
.. 0-2.5 Simple asphyxiant
Ethyl Mercapr.ar/75-08-
I l6-25 ppm 0.5ppm 0.5 ppm
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
FIRE HAZARD
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DANGER! Flamnable tiquefied gas under pressure.Keep HEALTH I{ AZARD
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away from heat, sparks, flame, and all other ignition
sources.Vapor replacesoxygen available for breathing and
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may causesuffocation in confined spaces.Use only with
REACTIVITY
adequateventilation. Odor may not provide adequatewarn-
ing of potentially hea169us concentrations.Vapor is -'+
SPECIAL
HAZARDS*
heavier tlan air. Liquid can causefreezeburn similar to
frostbite. Do not get liquid in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Avoid breathing of vapor. Keep container valve closed
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SevereC
when not in use.
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POTENTIAL TIEALTH EFFECTS INFORMATION
Moderate * (Ref. NFPA 704)
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ROUTESOF EXPOSURE:
Inhalation: Asphyxiant. It should be noted that before suffocation could occur, the lower flamrnability limit of propane in
air would be exceeded, possibly causingboth an oxygen-deficient and explosiveatmosphere. Exposure to concenradons
>107omay causedizziness.Exposureto atmospheres containing8%o-l\Vo lessoxygen will bring about unconsciousness
or
without warning, and so quickly that the intlividualscannothelp or protectthemselves. Lack of sufficient oxygen may cause
serious injury or death.
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Eye Contact: Contact with liquid can causefreezing of tissue.
Skin Contach Contact with liquid can causetrostbite.
[Skin Absorptionl: None.
[Ingestionl: Liquid can causefreeze burn similar to frostbite. Ingestion not exp鈧琧tedto occur in norma] use.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: None.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: None.
OTIDR EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None.
CARCINOGENICITY: Propane not listed by NTB OSHA or IARC.
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INHALATION: Personssuffering from lack of oxygen should be removed to fresh air. If victim is not breathing, administer
artiltcial respiration. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Obtain prompt medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: Contact with liquid cim causefreezing of tissue.Gently flush eyes with lukewarm water.
Obtain medical attention immediately.
SKIN CONTACT: Contactwith liquid car caus鈧琭rostbite.Removesaturated clothes,shoesand jewelry. Immerseallccted
areain lukewarm water not exceeding105" F. Kcep immened. Get prompt mediqr-lattention.
INGESTION: [f swallowed, get immediate medical attention.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAI{: None.
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F L A S H P O I N T : - 1 5 6 "F ( - l M " C ) A U T O I G N I T I O N : 8 4 2 ' F ( 4 3 2 "C )
IGNITION TEMPERATURE IN AIR: 920-1120"
F
FLAMMABLB LIMITS IN AIR BY VOLUME: Lower:2.15o/o lJpper:9.67o
EXTINGUISIIING MEDIA: Dry chemical.CO2, water sprayor fog tor surroundingarea.Do not cxtinguish t'irc until
propanesource is shut ofT.
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: B,vacuate pcnonnel from dangeriuea-Immediatelycool containerwith
water spray from maximum distance,taking care not to extinguish flames. If flames are accidentally extinguished, expltlsivc
re-ignition may occur. Where water is abundantand immediate, tie hrc should be allowed to burn while the container and area
are cooled and the flow of propane is shut off. Where water is scarce,compare tie risk of allowing the area to continue to heat
from the lre and the alternative of extinguishing the fire without shutting off the propine flow, which may allow fbr the
propaneto accumulate and re-igniteexplosively.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Propaneis easily ignited. It is heavierthan air; theretbre,it can collect in
low areaswhere an ignition sourcecan be present. Pressurein a container can build up due to heat and container may rupture
if pressurerelief devices should fail to function. Propanereleasedtiom a properly functioning relief valve on an overheated
container can also become ignited.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None.
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Evacuate the immediate area-Eliminate any
possible sourcesof ignition and provide maximum vcnlilation. Shut off source of propane,if possible. If leaking from
container,or valve, contact your supplier.
IIANDLING PR-ECAUTIONS: Propanevapor is heavier than air and can collect in low areasthat euewithout sufficient
ventilation. Leak-check system with a leak detector or solution, never with flame. Make certain the container service valve is
shut off prior to connecting or disconnecting.If container valve does not operate properly, discontinue use and contact supplier
Never insert an object (e.g. wrench, screwdriver, pry bar, etc.) into pressurerelief valve or cylinder valve cap openings. Do not
drop or abusecylinders. Never strike an arc on a gas container or make a container part of an electrical circuit.
See"16. OTfmR INFORMATION' for additionalprecaurions.,
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Store in a safe, authorizedlocation (ouside, detachedstrorage preferred) witi adequate
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ventilation. Specitic requirementsare listed in NFPA 58, Standardfor the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
Isolate from beat and ignition sources.Containersshould never be atlowed to reach temperanre exceeding 125" F (52" C).
Isolate from combustible materials. Provide separatestoragelocations for other compressedand flammable gases.Propane
containersshould be separatedfrom oxygen cylinders, or other oxidizers, by a minimum distance of 20 feet, or by a barrier of
non
relief valve in vapor space.Do not drop or abusecylinders.
Store cylinders in upright position, or with pressure
segregated.
Keep container valve closed and plugged or cappedwhen not in use. Install protective caps when cylinders are not connected
for use. Empty containersretain some residue and should b鈧? treatedas if they were full.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Ventilation: Provide ventilation adequateto ensurepropanedoes not reach a flammable mixtue.
RESPTRATORY PROTECTION (SpECrI'r TypE)
General Use: None.
Emergency Use: If concentrationsare high enough to warrant supplied-air or self-containedbreathing apparatus,ttren the
aunospheremay be flammable (See Section 5). Appropriate precautionsmust be trken regarding flammability.
PROTECTM CLOTHING: Avoid skin contactwith liquid propancbecausc possibility of freezeburn. Wear gloves and
of
protective clothing which are impervious to the product for the duration of the anticipated exposure.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses rccommended
arc when hzurdling
cylinders.
OTIIER PROTUCTM EQUIPMENT: Szrfety
shoesarc recommended
when handling cylindcrs.
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BOILING POINT: @ L4.l psia = -12f"P
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF VAPOR (Air = l) at 60" F: 1.50
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SPECI-IC GRAVITY OF LIQUID (Water= l) at 60" F: 0.504
@ 70" F = 127psig
VAPOR PRESSURtr:
@ 1 0 5 "F r= 2 1 0 p s i g
EXPANSION RATIO (From liquid to gas @ 14.7psia): I to 210
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slighr,0.l to l.0Zo
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: A colorless and tasteless at normal temperatureantl pressure.
gas
An odorant (ethyl mercaptan)has been added to provide a srong unpleasantodor. Should a
propane-air mixture reach the lower limifs of flammability, the ethyl mercaptanconcentration
will be approximately 0.5 ppm in air.
ODORANT WARNING: Odorant is addett to aid in the detectionof leaks. One common odorant is ethyl mercaptan,CAS
No. 75-08-01. Odorant has a foul smell. The ability of people to detect odors varies widely. A]so, certain chemical reactions
with material in tie propane system, or fugitive propanegas from undergroundleaks passing through certain soils, can
reduce the odor level. No odorant will be 100% effective in all circumstrnces. If o
supplier immediately.
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STABILITY: Srable.
Conditions to Avoid: Keep away from high heat, strong oxidizing agentsand sourcesof ignition.
REACTIVITY:
llazardous Decomposition Products: Under fire conditions, fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide, aldehydesand other
decompositionproducts.When usedas ar enginefuel, incompletecombustioncan causecarbonmonoxide,a toxic gas.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
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Propaneis non-toxic and is a simple asphyxiant, however, it does have slight anestheticproperties and higher concentrations
may causedizziness.
ISENSITIZATION MATERIALI: None
TO
IIRRITANCY OF MATERIALI: None.
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IREPRODUCTM EFFECTSI None
IMUTAGBNICITYI: None
ITERATOGENICITYI:None
[SYI\ERGISTICMATERIALS]: None
No adverseecological effects are expected. Propanedoes not contain any CliassI or Class II ozoncdepleting chemicals
(40 CFR Part 82). Propaneis not listed as a rurine pollutant by DOT (49 CFR Part 171).
Do not attempt to disposeof residual or unusedpruluct in the conlainer. Return to supplier
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
for safe disposal.
Residual product within processsystem may be burned at a confiolled ratc, if a suitable burning unit (flare stack) is available
on site. This shall be done in accordancewith federal. stateand local requlations.
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HAZARD CLASS: 2.1 (T,lammable
DOT SHIPPING NAME: Liquefred PetroleumGas Gas)
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN IO75 SIIIPPING LABEL(S): l:lanmable gas
PRODUCT RQ: None
IMO SHIPPING NAMIi: Propane PLACARD (WIILN REQUIR-ED): Irlammablegas
IMO IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN 1978 INFORMATION:Contarner should bc
SPBCIAL SHIPPING
vehicle.
position a well-vcntilatcd
in in
transporteda secure,
upright
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,15* Brcul-lronY trronmrloll,
The following information concerns selectedregulatory requirementspotentially applicable to this product. Not all such
requirementsirle identified. Users of this product are responsiblefor their own regulatory compliancc on a f-ederal,state
[provincial] and local level.
U.S.FEDERAL REGULATIONS
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
CERCLA Comprehensive Compensation Liability Act of 1980
EnvironmentalResponse, and
(40 CFR Parts ll7 and 302)
ReportableQuantity (RQ): None
SARA Supcrfund Amendment and ReauthorizationAct
' SECTION 30213C,4.:
Requires emergencyplanning on threshokl planning quantities (fK))
and releasercporring
(40
basedon reportablequantities(RQ) of EPA s extremelyhazardous
substances CFR Part 355).
Ext-remelyHazardous Substtances:
None
Threshold Planning Quzurtity(TPQ): None
'SECTIONS 371/312:Requiresubmission materialsafetydata sheetsMSDSs) and chemicalinventory report-
of
ing with identification of EPA-defined hazard classes(40 CFR Pafi 370). The hazard classesfor this product are:
IMMEDTATE:No PRESSURE:
Yes
DELAYED:No REACTIVITY:No FLAMMABLE:Yes
' SEC|ION 313: Requiressubmission of annual reports
of releaseof toxic chemicals that
appear in 40 CFR prt372.
Propanedoes not require reporting under Section 313.
'10 cFR PART 6E Risk Management for chemical Accidental
Release
TSCA Toxic SubstanceContml Act
Propane is listed on the TSCA invenrory.
OSIIA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
29 cFR 1910.119:ProcessSafety Management of Highly l{azardous chemicals.
FDA Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR 1E4'1655: Generally recognizedas safe (GRAS) as a direct human food ingredienr
when used as a propellant,
aerating agent and gas.
SPECIAL PR-ECAUTIoNS: Use piping and equipmentadequately
designedto wirhstandpressurero be cncounrered.
NFPA 58 Stan-dard the Storage and Handling of Liquefied PerroleumGases
for anrJOSHA 29 CFII 1910.l0 require that alt
personsemployed in handling LP-gasesbe trained in proper hzurdlingantl
operating procedures,which the employer shall
document' Contact your propane supplier to arrange fbr ttre requircd training. Alkrw
irnly trained and qualitied persons to
insrall and servicepropiineconlainersand systems.
WARNING:Be awarethat wil-ho
rhe (its
stench odor)may tadeclueto
chemical
oxidation(in tle presence rust,air or moisturc),
of adsorption absorption.
or Somepeoplehavcnasalperception
problems may not be ableto smellthe ethyl mercaptan
and stench.
Lcakingpropane fiom undergrcund linesmay lose
gas
iE odor as it pa^ssesthrough certain soils. While cthyl mercapm may not impart the warning of the presence propane
of in
cvery instance,it is generally effective in a majority of situalions. Familiarize yourselt',
your emptoyeesand customers with
with the so-called "o
this warning, and oher facts associate
facls, contact your propane supplier for more infbmration about rxlor, eiectronic
gas alanns and other sal'etyconsiderations
associatedwith the handling, storageand use of propanc.
ISSUII
INFORMATION
This materiat safety data shect and thc information it conlains is offered
to you in good taith as accurate.'lhis supplicr does
not rnanufacturetiis product but is a supplier of the prcxluct independently
manufacturedby others. Much of the information
cont'ainedin this data sheet was received from sourcesoutside our Company.
To the best of our knowledge this information is
accurate,but this Supplier does not guarant鈧琫its accuracy or completeness.
Health and safety precautions in this
may not be adequatefor:rll in
user's obligation to evaluaie and use this product safely,
comply with all applicable laws and regulations and to assumethe risks
involved in the use of this product.
NO WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY, trITNESS FOR ANY
PARNCLTLAR PTIRPOSES,OR AT.IY OT}IER
WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IS TO BE IMPLIED REGARDING-fHE
ACCT]RACY OF COMPLETENESS OF THIS
INFORMATION' TFIE RESLTLTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM TT{E USE OF THIS INFORMAIION OR THE PRODUCT,
THE SAFETY OF THIS PRODUCT, OR TT{E HAZARDS RELATED
TO ITS USE.
Preparedby
NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATTON
1600Eisenhower
Lane,Suite 100,Lisle,Illinois 60532
Phone630/515-06@
Printedin U.S.A.
The purpose of this butletin is to setforth general safetypracticesforthe
installuion, operation, andmaintenatrce of Lp-gas equipment.
It is not intendcd to be an exhaustive treatment of the subject,
and should not be interpreted as precluding othzr procedures which would
enhancesSe LP-gas operalions. Issuance of this bulletin is
not intended to nor should it be construcd i m undertaking to perform seryices
on behalf of an;t party either
for their protection or for the pmtection of third parties. The Notional propane Gas Association essumes
no
Iiability for reliance on the conrents of this bulletin.
Issued
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