MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product Name:
Propane (3400)
SECTION 1 鈥? PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
Propane UN 1978
Product name PIN #
n-propane 2.1
Chemical name TDG, DOT class
Common names and Dimethyl methane, n-propane, propyl hydride None
Packing group
synonyms
Fuel Propane
Product use Shipping name
WHMIS classification Compressed Gas Class A Note: Can also be shipped as
Liquified Petroleum Gas
Flammable Gas Class B, Division 1 under UN # 1075
1
Health 1 HMIS Health
Hazard codes NFPA
4
Flammability 4 Flammability
0
Reactivity 0 Reactivity
NFPA & HMIS Ratings: 0=Insignificant/No Hazard. 1=Slight Hazard. 2=Moderate Hazard. 3=High/Serious Hazard. 4=Extreme/Severe Hazard.
Irving Oil Limited, Refining Division (506) 202-2000
Supplier Phone
Box 1260, Saint John 1-800-424-9300
Emergency (Chemtrec)
New Brunswick (506) 202-3000
Refinery
Canada E2L 4H6
SECTION 2 鈥? HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS# Wt % ACGIH-TLVs OSHA PELs NIOSH RELs LD50 LC50
(2004) (2004) (rat, oral) (rat, 4 hr)
(2004)
Propane 74-98-6 95-98 1000 ppm TWA 1000 ppm TWA 1000 ppm TWA NAp NAv
Ethane 74-84-0 5-10 1000 ppm TWA NAv NAv NAp NAv
658 mg/m3
Butanes 106-97-8 0.1-1 1000 ppm TWA NAv 800 ppm TWA NAp
Ethyl mercaptan 75-08-1 <0.000001 0.05 ppm TWA 01.ppm CEILING 0.5 ppm CEILING 682 mg/kg 4,420 ppm
SECTION 3 鈥? PHYSICAL DATA
853 kPa (8.4 atm) @ 21.1oC
Gas
Form Vapour pressure
Colourless NAp
Colour Evaporation rate
-42oC (-44oF)
Odourless. Ethyl mercaptan, with a penetrating odour of garlic or
Odour Boiling point
rotten cabbage is added to give the product a distinctive odour. NAp
Freezing point
2 to 4 parts per billion (ppb) 0.5 @ 20潞C
Odour threshold Specific gravity
2.36 [log P (oct)] 1.5 (air = 1)
Coefficient of water/oil distribution Vapour density
NAp
pH
SECTION 4 鈥? FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Yes No Extremely flammable, explosive gas is released when liquid evaporates.
Conditions
Flammability
o o
450oC (842oF)
-104 C (-155 F) (cc)
Flash point Auto ignition temperature
2.2% 9.5%
Lower flammable limit Upper flammable limit
Impact Not considered Static discharge Accumulates static charge by flow or agitation.
Explosion data.
to be sensitive Ignites readily in response to static charge of sufficient energy.
Sensitivity to:
Means of extinction Stop flow. Use CO2 or dry chemical.
Special precautions It is extremely dangerous to extinguish fire without stopping flow of gas. Gas and air will mix; resultant
explosion could be more destructive than the original fire.
Gas is slightly heavier than air. It may travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash
back to a leak. Can accumulate in confined spaces, resulting in an explosion and/or asphyxiation
hazard. Heating can cause rapid build-up of pressure inside containers, which may rupture explosively.
Hazardous combustion products Smoke. Carbon dioxide. Carbon monoxide.
SECTION 5 鈥? REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Stable
Stability
Sources of ignition. Static discharges.
Conditions to avoid
May react with strong oxidizing materials.
Incompatible substances
The information contained in this form is based on data from sources considered to be reliable but Irving Oil Limited does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness thereof. The
information is provided as a service to the persons purchasing or using the material to which it refers and Irving Oil Limited expressly disclaims all liability for loss or damage including
consequential loss or for injury to persons including death. The information shall not be reproduced, published or distributed in any manner without prior consent in writing of Irving Oil
Limited
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product Name:
Propane (3400)
Normal combustion forms carbon dioxide and water vapour. Incomplete combustion
Hazardous decomposition products
produces carbon monoxide
SECTION 6 鈥? HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Route of Entry Eye Hazardous Contact Eye
(with liquid form)
Skin absorption Skin Contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
Contact with liquid propane will cause freeze injury to eyes or skin. High gas concentrations (in the
Acute exposure
鈥減ercent鈥? range) can cause asphyxiation by displacing air and thereby reducing the oxygen available for
breathing. Symptoms include rapid breathing, fatigue, incoordination, excessive salivation, headache,
nausea, vomiting and disorientation. Oxygen concentrations in work spaces must not be permitted to fall
below 18%.
Very high concentrations (10,000 ppm) can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression with
symptoms such as headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and confusion.
Chronic exposure Not known to cause chronic effects
Not known to cause cancer. Not identified Irritancy Does not cause irritation.
Carcinogenicity
by OSHA as a carcinogen. Not classified Sensitization Not known to cause sensitization
by IARC, NTP, NIOSH, ACGIH, or EPA. Reproductive toxicity Not known to cause reproductive effects
Not known to be mutagenic Teratogenicity Not known to cause teratogenic effects
Mutagenicity
Toxicologically synergistic products Simple asphyxiants (chemicals that displace air in confined spaces).
SECTION 7 鈥? FIRST AID
Inhalation Move affected person to fresh air or remove source of contamination. Give artificial respiration if breathing has
stopped and if a qualified AR administrator is available. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Gases do not enter the body by this route.
Ingestion
Flush eye with lukewarm, gently flowing fresh water for at least 15 min. Do not attempt to re-warm. Cover both
Eye
eyes with sterile dressing. Do not permit affected person to drink alcohol or smoke. Quickly transport affected
person to an emergency medical facility.
Briefly flush the affected area with lukewarm, gently flowing water until the chemical is removed. Do not attempt
Skin
to re-warm the affected area. Do not rub the affected area or apply dry heat. Carefully cut around clothing that
sticks to the skin and remove the remainder of the garment. Loosely cover the affected area with a sterile
dressing. Do not permit affected person to drink alcohol or smoke. Quickly transport affected person to an
emergency medical facility.
SECTION 8 鈥? PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Insulated; preferably Teflon鈩? or Responder lon鈩?
Gloves
Personal
Protective Chemical safety glasses with face shield for working with the liquid product.
Eye
Equipment NIOSH-approved SCBA or air line respirator with escape cylinder for work in confined
Respiratory
spaces where oxygen deficiency may occur. A qualified occupational health and safety
professional should be consulted for advice on respirator selection.
Impervious protective clothing for total skin coverage when working with liquid product.
Clothing & footwear
Enclose product to the greatest extent possible. Use appropriate measures to ensure that
Engineering
controls oxygen concentrations do not fall below 19%.
Eliminate all ignition sources. Use non-sparking equipment, explosion-proof ventilation systems, and
Handling
procedures & intrinsically safe electrical equipment. Bond and ground containers during product transfer. Have clean
equipment emergency eyewash and shower readily available in the work area.
Evacuate area and keep it isolated until all gas has dispersed. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Ventilate
Leak & spill
procedure area. Stop leak if it can be done safely. Water spray may be used to dissipate gas.
Waste disposal Consult local authorities. Controlled release to air may be permitted in certain situations.
Store in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep away from strong oxidizing materials, excessive heat, and
Storage
sources of ignition. Use non-sparking equipment, and explosion-proof ventilation systems. Consider leak
detection and alarm equipment for storage area.
Load at normal temperature (up to 38oC) and pressure. Bond and ground containers for transfer.
Shipping
The information contained in this form is based on data from sources considered to be reliable but Irving Oil Limited does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness thereof. The
information is provided as a service to the persons purchasing or using the material to which it refers and Irving Oil Limited expressly disclaims all liability for loss or damage including
consequential loss or for injury to persons including death. The information shall not be reproduced, published or distributed in any manner without prior consent in writing of Irving Oil
Limited
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Product Name:
Propane (3400)
SECTION 9 鈥? PREPARATION DATE OF MSDS
Deborah Smith for Irving Oil Refinery (506) 202-3000
Prepared by Phone
July 28, 2005 TDG updated Mar 3, 2008 (506) 202-2000
Revision date To re-order MSDS, phone
The information contained in this form is based on data from sources considered to be reliable but Irving Oil Limited does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness thereof. The
information is provided as a service to the persons purchasing or using the material to which it refers and Irving Oil Limited expressly disclaims all liability for loss or damage including
consequential loss or for injury to persons including death. The information shall not be reproduced, published or distributed in any manner without prior consent in writing of Irving Oil
Limited
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