===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:LIQUIFIED PROPANE
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKSVT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:GENERAL ELECTRIC CORPORATE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Address:RIVER RD BLDG K-1
Box:8
City:SCHENECTADY
State:NY
ZIP:12305
Country:US
Info Phone Num:518-385-4085
Emergency Phone Num:(518) 385-4085
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:380
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:28339
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:GENERAL ELECTRIC CORPORATE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Address:RIVER RD BLDG K-1
Box:8
City:SCHENECTADY
State:NY
ZIP:12301
Country:US
Phone:518-387-5000
CAGE:28339
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:ETHANE. (C2H6)
CAS:74-84-0
RTECS #:KH3800000
< Wt:4.
Name:PROPANE. (C3H8)
CAS:74-98-6
RTECS #:TX2275000
Fraction by Wt: 65% MIN
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
Name:PROPYLENE. (C3H6)
CAS:115-07-1
RTECS #:UC6740000
Minumum % Wt:0.
Maxumum % Wt:35.
Name:C4 AND HIGHER HYDROCARBONS
< Wt:2.5
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS MATERIAL IS AN ASPHYXIANT (AND IT
MAY HAVE ANESTHETIC PROPERTIES AT VERY HIGH CONCENTRATIONS). IF
MATERIAL IS PRESENT IN SUFFICIENT CONCENTRATION TO REDUCE OXYGEN
LEVEL BELOW 18% IN INHALED AIR, SYMPTOMS SUCH AS RAPID
RESPIRATION, MENTAL DULLNESS, INCOORDINATION, POOR JUDGEMENT,
NAUSEA & UNCONCIOUSNESS MAY RESULT. (OXYGEN DEFICIENCY MAY OCCUR
WITHOUT WARNING IN AREAS WHERE THIS GAS MAY DISPLA CE AIR). CONTACT
WITH LIQUIFIED GAS CAN PRODUCE FROSTBITE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING IF
NECESSARY. ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF EXPOSURE WAS SERIOUS OR IF OXYGEN
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS PERSIST. GET MEDICAL HELP. EYE CONTACT:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH POTABLE WATER FOR MINIMUM OF 15 MIN.
CONTACT PHYSICIAN . SKIN CONTACT: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER. CONTACT PHYSICIAN .
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:=-104.4C, -156.F
(PROPANE)
Autoignition Temp:=467.8C, 874.F
Autoignition Temp Text:(PROPA
Lower Limits:>2
Upper Limits:10
Extinguishing Media:STOP FLOW OF GAS. USE WATER TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED
TANKS/SURROUNDINGS & TO PROTECT PERSONNEL WORKING ON SHUT OFF. DRY
POWDER AND/OR CARBON DIOXIDE (FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURE)
Fire Fighting Procedures:(EXTINGUISHING MEDIA)-CAN BE DIRECTED AT FLAME
AREA, IF GAS FLOW CANNOT BE STOPPED, TO BLANKED FLAME & EXCLUDE
OXYGEN. VAPORS MAY FLOW BACK ON SURFACES FOR CONSIDERABLE
DISTANCES, REACH IGNITION SOURC E & FLASH BACK. IT IS A DANGEROUS
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN RELEASED IN AIR. THOSE (UNUSUAL
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:(FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURE)-PUTTING OUT FIRE
MUST USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN LEAK STOPPAGE SHOULD USE
SCBA EQUIPMENT & HAVE PROTECTION AGAINST DIRECT CONTACT WITH LIQUID
HYDROCARBON. EVACUATE AREA. ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. SUPPLY
MAX AIR VENT (EXPLO SION-PROOF EQUIP) TO KEEP CONCENTRATION BELOW
LOWER FLAMMABILITY LIMIT. STOP LEAK, REMOVE LEAKY CYLINDER OR TANK.
PLACE CYLINDER OR TANK IN (TOXICOLOGICAL INFO)
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & USE PROPANE CYLINDERS & TANKS
IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS, AWAY FROM HEAT, DIRECT SUNLIGHT & SOURCES
OF IGNITION. NO SMOKING IN AREAS OF STORAGE OR USE. ELECTRICALLY
BOND/GROUND (OTHER PRECAUTIO NS)
Other Precautions:HANDLING AND STORAGE (CONT): ALL LINES/EQUIPMENT USED
W/PROPANE. KEEP AWAY FROM OXIDIZING AGENTS & CYLINDERS OF OXYGEN OR
CHLORINE. FOLLOW STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING CYLINDERS &
TANKS OF FLAMMA BLE, COMPRESSED GAS. PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST
DAMAGING CYLINDERS AND TANKS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED RESPIRATORS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE
FOR NON-ROUTINE & EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENT WHERE MATL IS USED TO MEET TLV RQMTS.
PROVIDE SPECIAL VENT IN SUMPS/CONFINED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FULL FACESHIELD
.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN
CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:WHERE CONTACT WITH LIQUID PROPANE IS POSSIBLE,
USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES AND FACE SHIELD.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE EXPLOSION-PROOF WHERE PROPANE IS USED.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:=-41.9C, -43.7F
B.P. Text:@ 1 ATM
Vapor Pres:SEE STATE REGULATORY SEC.
Vapor Density:CA 1.5
Spec Gravity:-42.2/4C - 0.58
Solubility in Water:VERY SL. SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS/LIQUID W/ODOR LIKE NATURAL GAS BUT
ODORLESS IF PURE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:CA 100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
KEEP SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING AGENTS. BURNS WITH LUMINOUS, SMOKY FLAME.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE WHEN STORED AS LIQUID IN STEEL
TANKS UNDER ITS OWN VAPOR PRESSURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IT CAN PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE WHEN
OXIDIZED WITH A DEFICIENCY OF OXYGEN.
=================== Toxicological Information ===================
Toxicological Information:N/P. SPILL RELEASE PROCEDURES (CONT):
REMOTE PLACE & ALLOW GAS TO BLEED OFF TO ATMOSPHERE OR PLACE IN PIT
& IGNITE ESCAPING GAS.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE WASTE GAS BY LAYING A PIPELINE TO
FURNACE & BURNING WITH CAUTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
===================== Regulatory Information =====================
State Regulatory Information:N/P. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
(CONT): VAPOR PRESSURE, PSIG @ 70F - 109 MIN.; @ 100F - 208 MAX.
VOLATILE, %: CA 100 (95% MIN AT -37F). MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 44.09.
APPEARANCE & ODOR: A COLORLES S GAS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND 1 ATM
PRESSURE. IT CAN BE LIQUIFIED BY LOWERING THE TEMP, INCREASING
PRESSURE, OR BOTH. IT CAN HAVE AN ODOR LIKE 'NATURAL GAS', BUT
PROPANE IS ODORLESS WHEN PURE.
======================= Other Information =======================
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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.
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