CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER -- PROPANE  -- 6830-00N017610
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PROPANE
MSDS Date:05/06/1991
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N017610
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Box:1272
City:RICHMOND
State:CA
ZIP:94802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:415-233-3737
Emergency Phone Num:415-233-3737
CAGE:0AHD1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC
Address:15299 SAN PABLO AVE
Box:4054
City:RICHMOND
State:CA
ZIP:94804
Country:US
Phone:800-582-3835
CAGE:0AHD1

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PROPANE
CAS:74-98-6
RTECS #:TX2275000
Fraction by Wt: 95-99%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Ingred Name:BUTANE
CAS:106-97-8
RTECS #:EJ4200000
Fraction by Wt: 5%
OSHA PEL:800 PPM
ACGIH TLV:800 PPM; 9192

Ingred Name:PROPANE, 2-METHYL-; (ISOBUTANE)
CAS:75-28-5
RTECS #:TZ4300000
Fraction by Wt: 1%

Ingred Name:ODORANT
Fraction by Wt: PRESENT

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: THE GAS PHASE IS NOT EXPECTED TO
    CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. HOWEVER, THE LIQUID CAN CAUSE EYE INJURY.
    SKIN: THE GAS PHASE IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE IRRITATING TO THE SKIN.
    HOWEVER, SKIN CONTACT WITH THE  LIQUID CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE AND
    BURNS. INHAL: THIS PRODUCT CAN CAUSE OXYGEN DEFICIENCY DUE TO THE
    (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: DISPLACEMENT OF ROOM AIR. INGEST: NOT
    EXPECTED TO BE AN INGESTION PROBLEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: IF LIQ SPLASHES IN EYES, FLUSH IMMED W/FRESH WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MIN & SEE MD. SKIN: IF LIQ GETS ON SKIN, SOAK AFFECTED
    AREA IN LUKEWARM WATER. SEE MD FOR FROSTBITE OR BURNS. INHAL: IF
    THERE A RE SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MSDS DUE TO
    BREATHING THIS MATERIAL, MOVE THE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING
    HAS STOPPED, APPLY ARTF RESP. CALL MD. INGEST: GET MD IMMEDIATELY .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:<-94F,<-70C
Lower Limits: 2%
Upper Limits:10%
Extinguishing Media:STOP FLOW OF GAS. FIGHT FIRE W/CO*2 OR DRY
    CHEMICAL. WATER FOG PRODUCED BY SPECIAL NOZZLE IS EFTIVE BUT REQS
    EXPERIENCE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRES INVOLVING PETROLEUM GAS, DO NOT ENTER
    ANY ENCLOSED/CONFINED FIRE SPACE W/O PROPER PROT EQUIP. WEAR
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LPG PRESENTS AN EXTREME FIRE HAZ. LIQ
    VERY QUICKLY EVAPS, EVEN AT LOW TEMPS, & FORMS VAPS (FUMES) WHICH
    CAN CATCH FIRE & BURN W/EXPLO VIOLENCE. (SEE SUPP DATA)

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIM ALL IGNIT SOURCES IN VICIN OF
    SPILL/RELEASED VAP. EVAC AREA IMMED & DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO RTN
    UNTIL SAFE TO DO SO. PERS ENTERING AREA TO CORRECT PROB & DETERM
    WHETHER SAFE FOR NORM ACTIVITIES TO  RESUME MUST COMPLY W/ALL SPEC
    PROT INFO INSTRUCT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINER UNDER PRESSURE. DO NOT USE
    OR STORE NEAR FLAME, SPARKS, OR HOT SURFACES. USE ONLY IN WELL
    VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPS ABOVE 120F.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
    SUCH AS AN ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR OR AN AIR-SUPPLYING RESPIRATOR
    UNLESS VENTILATION EQUIPMENT IS ADEQUATE TO KEEP AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS BELOW THE EX POSURE STANDARD.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS
    BELOW THE EXPOSURE STANDARD.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES.(SEE SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:IF EYE OR SKIN CONTACT WITH LIQUID CAN
    OCCUR, WASHING FACILITIES FOR EYES AND SKIN SHOULD BE AVAILABLE
    NEARBY.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP:215 PSIG @37.8C. FIRE/EXPLO HAZ:INVIS VAP SPREADS EASILY & CAN BE
    SET ON FIRE BY MANY SOURCES SUCH AS PILOT LTS/WELDING EQUIP/ELEC
    MOTORS/SWITCHES. PETRO GASES ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & TRAVEL ALONG G
    ROUND/INTO DRAINS TO POSS DIST IGNIT SOURCES, CAUSING EXPLO
    FLASHBK. EYE PROT:MAY ADD FULL LENGTH FSHLD TO GOGGS .

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: -44F, -42C
Vapor Pres:SEE SUPDAT
Vapor Density: 1.6
Spec Gravity: 0.49
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>1 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS OR LIQUID WITH ODOR OF COMMERCIAL
    NATURAL GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY REACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NORMAL COMBUSTION FORMS CO*2 AND WATER
    VAPOR; INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION CAN PRODUCE CO.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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