SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL IDENTITY
Chemical Name LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS : Chemical Classification Hydrocarbon gases (mixture)
Synonyms LPG, Propane, Butane, Propylene, Purofax, Bottled Gas :
: Trade Name
Formula C 3 H 6 -C 3 H 6 -C 3 H 6 (Mixture) : C. A. S. No. 68476-85-7 : U. N. No. 1992
: :
Regulated Identification : Shipping Name : Petroleum Gasses Liquefied Hazchem Code 2 W E
: Codes / Label : Flammable, class 2
: Hazardous Waste I.D. No. 5 :
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS : C. A. S. No. : HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS : C. A. S. No.
1 Propane 74-98-6 3 Propylene 115-07-1
2 Butane 106-97-8 4
2. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL DATA
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Gas at 15 o C and 1 atm.
Boiling Pt. / Range -20 to -40 C : Physical state : Appearance Colourless
: Vapour Pressure : Odour Mercaptan for odour
-160 (appr) o C : @ 35 o C 3725 mm Hg at 20 o C
Meeting / Freezing Pt : warning
Vapour Density 1.5 - 1.8 : Solubility : Others Soluble in organic
: in water at 30 o C Flosta
(Air = 1) 1.8 : solvent alcohol
Specific Gravity 0.51 - 0.58 : pH Not pertinent :
at - 50 o C
(Water = 1) : :
3. FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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Flammability Yes : LEL 1.9 % : Flash Point C Not available (OC)
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TDG Flammability 2 : UEL 9.5 % : Flash Point C 104.4 (propane), 60 (Butane) (CC)
Autoignition Temperature o C : 466.1 Propane, 405 Butane
Explosion sensitivity to impact : May explode.
Explosion sensitivity to static Electricity : May explode
Hazardous Combustion Products : Emits CO, CO2
Hazardous Polymerization : Will not occur
Combustible Liquid Yes : Explosive material No : Corrosive Material No
Flammable Material Yes : Oxidiser No : Others
Pyrophoric Material No : Organic peroxide No :
4. REACTIVITY DATA
Chemical Stability : Stable
Incompatibility : Strond oxidisers
with other material :
Reactivity : No reaction with common materials but may react with oxidising materials.
:
Hazardous : Not available
Reaction Products :
5. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Routes of entry : Inhalation, Skin
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Effects of : Concentration in air greater than 10% causes dizziness in few minutes. 1 % cone. Give the same :
Exposure/ : symptoms in 10 mts. High concentration causes asphyxiation. Liquid on skin causes frostbite
Symptoms :
:
Emergency : If inhaled, remove the victim to fresh air area. Provide artificial resusciution skin: Remove the
Treatment : wetted clothes and wash the affected area with planty of water , Eyes: Flush with plenty of water
For 15 mins. Seek medical aid.
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Not listed ppm not listed mg/m3
LD 50 (oral-rat) Not listed mg/kg : STEL
ppm Not listed mg/m : Odour Threshold 5000 to ppm - mg/m3
3
Permissible Exposure Limit Not listed
mg/m3 :
TLV (ACGIH) 1000 ppm 1800 20000
NFPA Hazard : Health : Flammability : Reactivity : Special
Signals :1 :4 :0 :_
6. PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Personal : Avoid contact with liquid or gas
Protective : Provide hand gloves, safety goggles, gas mask, protective overclothing and shoes.
Equipment :
7. EMERGENCY / FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRE : Fire Extinguishing : CO2 Dry chemical powder, water spray
: Media :
: Special Procedure : Keep the containers cool by spraying water if exposed to fire or
heat
: Unusual Hazards : otherwise containers will explode in fire
EXPOSURE : First Aid Measures : If inhaled, remove the victim to open air area and artificial
: resuscitation may be provided if required . If skin is affected
: with the liquid, remove the clothing and wash the affected area
: with plenty of water. Seek immediate medical aid.
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: Antidotes / Dosages : Not available
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SPILLS : Steps To Be Taken : Shut off leaks if without risk warn everybody that air mixture
: is explosive.
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: Waste Disposal Method : Allow gas to burn under control .
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / REFERENCES
Avoid contact with oxidisers. Olefinic impurities may lead to narcotic effect. The gas is a simple asphyxiant. A very dangerous
hazard when exposed to heat or flame. If fire is big, keep surrounding areas cool by spraying water.
9. MANUFACTURERS / SUPPLIERS DATA
NAME OF FIRM Contact Person
MAILING ADDRESS in Emergeney
TELEPHONE / TELEX NOS
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS Local Bodies involved
Standard Packing
Trem Card Details / Ref.
9. DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this material data sheet is believed to be reliable but no representation, guarantee or warranties
of any kind are made as to it's accuracy, suitability for a particular application or results to be obtained from them. It is
upto the manufacture / seller to ensure that the information contained in the material safety data sheet is relevant to the
product manufactured / handled or sold by him as the case may be. The I.C.M.A. makes no warranties expressed or
implied in respect of the adequacy of the document for any particular purpose.
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