Propane Safety Data Sheet - SDS
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
According To Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules And Regulations. Date of Issue: 04/22/2019. Version 1.0
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SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
1.1. Product Identifier
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Product Form: Substance |
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Product Name: Propane |
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CAS-No.: 74-98-6 |
1.2. Intended Use of the Product
Use of the Substance/Mixture: Hydrocarbon
1.3. Name, Address, and Telephone of the Responsible Party
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Company High Precision Gas LLC |
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1.4. Emergency Telephone Number
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Emergency Number |
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Professional Emergency Resource Services (PERS) |
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1. Classification of the Substance or Mixture
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Simple Asphy |
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Flam. Gas 1 |
H220 |
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Press. Gas (Liq.) |
H280 |
Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16
2.2. Label Elements
GHS-US Labeling
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Hazard Pictograms (GHS-US) |
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 GHS02 |
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Signal Word (GHS-US) |
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Danger |
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Hazard Statements (GHS-US) |
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H220 - Extremely flammable gas. |
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Precautionary Statements (GHS-US) |
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P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
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GHS042.3. Other Hazards
Exposure may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions. Contact with gas escaping the container can cause frostbite.
2.4. Unknown Acute Toxicity (GHS-US)
No data available
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1. Substance
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Name |
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Propane |
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CAS-No. |
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74-98-6 |
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Synonyms |
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GHS US classification |
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Propane |
Normal propane / PROPANE - n-Propane |
(CAS-No.) 74-98-6 |
100 |
Simple Asphy Flam. Gas 1, H220 Press. Gas (Liq.), H281 |
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1. Description of First-aid Measures
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First-aid Measures General: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). If frostbite or freezing occurs, immediately flush with plenty of lukewarm water to GENTLY warm the affected area. Do not use hot water. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical attention. |
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First-aid Measures After Inhalation: When symptoms occur: go into open air and ventilate suspected area. Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. |
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First-aid Measures After Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Drench affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. |
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First-aid Measures After Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. |
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First-aid Measures After Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention. |
4.2. Most Important Symptoms and Effects Both Acute and Delayed
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Symptoms/Injuries: May cause frostbite on contact with the liquid. Natural Gas is an asphyxiant. Lack of oxygen can be fatal. |
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Symptoms/Injuries After Inhalation: Gas can be toxic as a simple asphyxiant by displacing oxygen from the air. Asphyxia by lack of oxygen: risk of death. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
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Symptoms/Injuries After Skin Contact: Contact with the liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite. |
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Symptoms/Injuries After Eye Contact: This gas is non-irritating; but direct contact with liquefied/pressurized gas or frost particles may produce severe and possibly permanent eye damage from freeze burns. |
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Symptoms/Injuries After Ingestion: Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. Non-irritating, but solid and liquid forms of this material and pressurized gas may cause freeze burns. |
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Chronic Symptoms: None expected under normal conditions of use. |
4.3. Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
If exposed or concerned, get medical advice and attention. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. This product contains light hydrocarbon material, which is associated with cardiac sensitization following very high exposures or
with concurrent exposure to high stress levels or heart-stimulating substances like epinephrine and catecholamines. Careful consideration should be applied preceeding administration of epinehpherine or similar heart stimulating substances
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. Extinguishing Media
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Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, fog. |
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Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use a heavy water stream. Use of heavy stream of water may spread fire. |
5.2. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance or Mixture
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Fire Hazard: Extremely flammable gas. |
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Explosion Hazard: May form flammable/explosive vapor-air mixture. Heating may cause an explosion. Heat may build pressure, rupturing closed containers, spreading fire and increasing risk of burns and injuries. |
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Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions. |
5.3. Advice for Firefighters
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Precautionary Measures Fire: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. |
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Firefighting Instructions: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. In case of leaking gas fire, eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. |
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Protection During Firefighting: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection |
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Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2), Hydrocarbons. |
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Other Information: Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses |
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
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General Measures: Use special care to avoid static electric charges. Eliminate every possible source of ignition. Keep away from flames, heat, sparks. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Ruptured cylinders may rocket. Do not allow product to spread into the environment. Do not breathe vapor, mist or spray. |
6.1.1. For Non-Emergency Personnel
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Protective Equipment: Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). |
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Emergency Procedures: Evacuate unnecessary personnel. |
6.1.2. For Emergency Personnel
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Protective Equipment: Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. |
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Emergency Procedures: Ventilate area. |
6.2. Environmental Precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Avoid release to the environment.
6.3. Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up
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For Containment: Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters. Use only non-sparking tools. |
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Methods for Cleaning Up: Clean up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. Use water spray to disperse vapors. For water based spills contact appropriate authorities and abide by local regulations for hydrocarbon spills into waterways. Contact competent authorities after a spill. |
6.4. Reference to Other Sections
See Section 8 for exposure controls and personal protection.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1. Precautions for Safe Handling
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Additional Hazards When Processed: Handle empty containers with care because residual vapors are flammable. Extremely flammable gas. Do not pressurize, cut, or weld containers. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Liquid gas can cause frost-type burns. |
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Precautions for Safe Handling: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. - No smoking. Avoid breathing gas, spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
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Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, or smoking and again when leaving work. Do not eat, drink or smoke |
7.2. Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities
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Technical Measures: Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Comply with applicable regulations. Use explosion proof equipment. |
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Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use. Keep in fireproof place. Keep/Store away from extremely high or low temperatures, ignition sources, direct sunlight, incompatible materials. Store in original container. |
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Incompatible Materials: Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizers. Halogens. Chlorine |
7.3. Specific End Use(s) Hydrocarbon
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1. Control Parameters
For substances listed in section 3 that are not listed here, there are no established exposure limits from the manufacturer, supplier, importer, or the appropriate advisory agency including: ACGIH (TLV), AIHA (WEEL), NIOSH (REL), or OSHA (PEL).
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Propane (74-98-6) |
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USA NIOSH |
NIOSH REL (TWA) (mg/m³) |
1800 mg/m³ |
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USA NIOSH |
NIOSH REL (TWA) (ppm) |
1000 ppm |
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USA IDLH |
US IDLH (ppm) |
2100 ppm (>10% LEL) |
| USA OHSA | OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m³) | 1800 mg/m³ |
| USA OHSA | OSHA PEL (TWA) (ppm) | 1000 ppm |
8.2. Exposure Controls
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Appropriate Engineering Controls |
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Gas detectors should be used when flammable gases/vapors may be released. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure. Use explosion-proof equipment. |
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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Protective goggles. Protective clothing. Respiratory protection of the dependent |
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Materials for Protective Clothing |
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Chemically resistant materials and fabrics. Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing. |
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Hand Protection |
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Wear chemically resistant protective gloves. Insulated gloves. |
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Eye and Face Protection |
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Chemical goggles or face shield. |
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Skin and Body Protection |
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Wear suitable protective clothing. |
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Respiratory Protection |
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Use a NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus whenever exposure may exceed established Occupational Exposure Limits. |
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Thermal Hazard Protection |
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Wear suitable protective clothing. |
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Other Information |
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When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. |
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1. Information on Basic Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State |
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Gas |
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Appearance |
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Colorless gas (Clear liquid under pressure) |
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Odor |
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Hydrocarbon |
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Odor Threshold |
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No data available |
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pH |
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No data available |
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Evaporation Rate |
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No data available |
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Melting Point |
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No data available |
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Freezing Point |
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No data available |
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Boiling Point |
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No data available |
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Flash Point |
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No data available |
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Auto-ignition Temperature |
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No data available |
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Decomposition Temperature |
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No data available |
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Flammability (solid, gas) |
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Extremely flammable gas |
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Vapor Pressure |
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No data available |
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Relative Vapor Density at 20°C |
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No data available |
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Relative Density |
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No data available |
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Solubility |
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Water: Slightly |
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Partition Coefficient: N-Octanol/Water |
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No data available |
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Viscosity |
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No data available |
9.2. Other Information
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Gas Group |
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Press. Gas (Liq.) |
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1. Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
10.2. Chemical Stability: Extremely flammable gas. Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions (see section 7).
10.3. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
10.4. Conditions to Avoid: Direct sunlight, extremely high or low temperatures, ignition sources, combustible materials,
incompatible materials.
10.5. Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizers. Halogens. Chlorine.
10.6. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2). hydrocarbons.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1. Information on Toxicological Effects
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Acute Toxicity: Not classified |
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Propane (74-98-6) |
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LC50 Inhalation Rat |
> 800000 ppm (Exposure time: 15 min) |
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Not classified
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Not classified
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Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not classified |
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Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not classified |
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Carcinogenicity: Not classified |
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Reproductive Toxicity: Not classified |
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Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure): Not classified |
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Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Not classified |
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Aspiration Hazard: Not classified |
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Symptoms/Injuries After Inhalation: Gas can be toxic as a simple asphyxiant by displacing oxygen from the air. Asphyxia by lack of oxygen: risk of death. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
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Symptoms/Injuries After Skin Contact: Contact with the liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite. |
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Symptoms/Injuries After Eye Contact: This gas is non-irritating; but direct contact with liquefied/pressurized gas or frost particles may produce severe and possibly permanent eye damage from freeze burns. |
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Symptoms/Injuries After Ingestion: Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. Non-irritating, but solid and liquid forms of this material and pressurized gas may cause freeze burns. |
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Chronic Symptoms: None expected under normal conditions of use. |
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1. Toxicity No additional information available
12.2. Persistence and Degradability
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Propane (74-98-6) |
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Persistence and Degradability |
Product is biodegradable. |
12.3. Bioaccumulative Potential
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Bioaccumulative Potential |
Product is biodegradable. |
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Propane (74-98-6) |
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Log Pow |
2.3 |
12.4. Mobility in Soil No additional information available
12.5. Other Adverse Effects
| Other Adverse Effects | : | Can cause frost damage to vegetation. |
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Other Information |
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Avoid release to the environment. |
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1. Waste Treatment Methods
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Waste Disposal Recommendations: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations. |
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Additional Information: Handle empty containers with care because residual vapors are flammable. Empty gas cylinders should be returned to the vendor for recycling or refilling. |
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The shipping description(s) stated herein were prepared in accordance with certain assumptions at the time the SDS was authored, and can vary based on a number of variables that may or may not have been known at the time the SDS was issued.
14.1. In Accordance with DOT
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Proper Shipping Name |
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PROPANE |
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Hazard Class |
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2.1 |
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Identification Number |
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UN1978 |
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Label Codes |
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2.1 |
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ERG Number |
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115 |
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14.2. In Accordance with IMDG
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Proper Shipping Name |
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PROPANE |
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Hazard Class |
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2 |
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Division |
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2.1 |
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Identification Number |
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UN1978 |
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Label Code |
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2.1 |
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EmS-No. (Fire) |
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F-D |
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EmS-No. (Spillage) |
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S-U |
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14.3. In Accordance with IATA
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Proper Shipping Name |
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PROPANE |
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Identification Number |
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UN1978 |
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Hazard Class |
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2 |
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Label Code |
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2.1 |
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Division |
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2.1 |
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ERG Code (IATA) |
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10L |
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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1. US Federal Regulations
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Propane (74-98-6) |
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SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes |
Health hazard - Simple asphyxiant |
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Propane (74-98-6) |
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Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory |
15.2. US State Regulations
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Propane (74-98-6) |
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U.S. - Massachusetts - Right To Know List |
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION, INCLUDING DATE OF PREPARATION OR LAST REVISION
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Date of Preparation or Latest Revision |
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04/22/2019 |
| Indication of Changes | : | Revision date. |
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Other Information |
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This document has been prepared in accordance with the SDS requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 |
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GHS Full Text Phrases: |
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Flam. Gas 1 |
Flammable gases Category 1 |
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Press. Gas (Liq.) |
Gases under pressure Liquefied gas |
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| Press. Gas (Ref. Liq.) | Gases under pressure Refrigerated liquefied gas | |
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Simple Asphy |
Simple Asphyxiant |
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H220 |
Extremely flammable gas |
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H280 |
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated |
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| H281 | Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury | |
This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product.
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