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SECTION I - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION ISSUED: FEBRUARY, 2006
Chemical Name: Propane CAS#: 74-98-6 Chemical Formula: C3H8 Synonyms: Dimethylmethane, Propyl Hydride, Propyldihydride, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, N-Propane, :LPG. Manufacturer: available from many suppliers.
Possible Occupational Exposures: Chemical refinery, Intraplant trucks, Petroleum refinery, Pressure Control Instrument Manufacturing.
SECTION II - INGREDIENTS AND HAZARDS
Permissible Exposure Limit: 1,000 ppm - OSHA TWA CERCLA Hazard Rating - Toxicity 1 - Ignitability 3 -
Reactivity 0 - Persistence 1. Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Concentration: 20,000 ppm
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Colorless, odorless gas (a foul smelling odorant is usually added)
Molecular Weight: 44.1 Melting Pint: -309*F Boiling Point -44*F Autoignition Temperature: 842*F
Solubility in Water: Insoluble Flash Point: -156*F Specific Gravity (water = 1): 0.5 (liquid)
Upper Explosive Limit in Air, % by volume: 9.5% Lower Explosive Limit in Air, % by volume: 2.1%

SECTION IV - INCOMPATIBILITIES AND STORAGE
Strong Oxidizers Oxidizers Peroxides Heat Plastics Chlorine Dioxide
This flammable material is stable when stored as a liquid in steel or aluminum tanks under its own vapor pressure. It does not undergo hazardous polymerization. Store and use propane cylinders in well-ventilated areas away from heat and all ignition sources such as flames and sparks. Electrically bond and ground all lines and equipment used with propane. Store with pressure relief valve in vapor space.
SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD AND PROTECTION DATA
Target Organs: Central Nervous System Route of Entry Into Body: Inhalation, Skin or Eye Contact Symptoms: Narcosis, Excitation, Central Nervous System Depression, Dizziness, Confusion, Paralysis
Protective Equipment Requirements: Employees should be provided with and required to use impervious clothing, gloves, face shields (eight- inch minimum) and other appropriate protective clothing necessary to prevent the skin from becoming frozen from contact with liquid propane. Any clothing which becomes wet with liquid propane should be removed immediately and not reworn until the propane has evaporated. Employees should be provided with and required to use splash-proof safety goggles where liquid propane may contact the eyes. Respirator Selection: Vapor Concentration: Any supplied-air respirator. Unknown up to 10,000 ppm: Any self-contained breathing apparatus. Greater than 10,000 ppm but less than 20,000 ppm: Any supplied-air breathing apparatus with a full face-piece, helmet or hood. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full face-piece. Greater than 20,000 ppm or entry and escape from unknown concentrations: Self-contained breathing apparatus with a full face-piece operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. A combination respirator which includes a Type C supplied-air respirator with a full face-piece operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure or continuous-flow mode and an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Escape: Any escape self-contained breathing apparatus. Fire fighting: Self-contained breathing apparatus with a full face-piece operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. First Aid: Skin Contact: If liquefied propane gets on the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with water. If liquefied propane soaks through the clothing, remove the clothing immediately and flush the skin with water. Do not use hot water. Get medical attention at once. Eye Contact: If liquefied propane gets into the eyes, flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water. Do not use hot water. Get medical attention at once. Inhalation: If a person breathes in large amounts of propane, move the person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Get medical attention at once.
SECTION VI - REGULATIONS/OSHA
OSHA Standard 29CFR1910.1200 Hazard Communication
OSHA Standard 29CFR1910.1000 Air Contaminants Table Z-2
OSHA Standard 29CFR1910.110 Storage and Handling of LP Gases
OSHA Standard 29CFR1910.101 Compressed Gases - OSHA
OSHA Standard 29CFR1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment
OSHA Standard 29CFR1910.132 Sanitation
OSHA Standard 29CFR1910.151 Medical Services & First Aid
OSHA Standard 29CFR1910.133 Eye and Face Protection
OSHA Standard 29CFR1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records
SECTION VII - EMERGENCY HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
If Material Is on Fire or Involved in Fire: Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as a fog. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible.
If Material is Not on Fire and Is Not Involved in Fire: Keep sparks, flames and other ignition sources away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Attempt to stop leak if without hazard. Use water spray to knock down vapors.
Personal Danger Situation Protection: Avoid breathing dust/vapors/fumes from material. Keep upwind. Wear boots, protective gloves and gas- tight goggles. Approach fire with caution.
SECTION VIII - SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Personnel involved in leak stoppage should use self-contained breathing equipment and should have protection against direct contact with liquid hydrocarbon. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Evacuate area. Eliminate sources of ignition. Supply maximum air ventilation to keep concentration well below lower flammability limit. Stop leak or remove leaky cylinder or tank. Place cylinder or tank in remote place and allow gas to slowly bleed off to atmosphere or place in pit and ignite escaping gas. Contact the Ohio EPA, telephone number 1-800-282-9378, for Emergency Spill Information. For further chemical information contact the Resource Center at 1-800-282-3045, Ext. 7388.