CAL GAS CORPORATION -- AIR W/2.15 TO 9.60% PROPANE -- 6830-00F014122
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:AIR W/2.15 TO 9.60% PROPANE MSDS Date:11/15/1985 FSC:6830 NIIN:00F014122 === Responsible Party === Company Name:CAL GAS CORPORATION Address:8401 GERBER ROAD Box:28397 City:SACRAMENTO State:CA ZIP:95828 Info Phone Num:(916) 423-2010 Emergency Phone Num:(916) 423-2010 CAGE:5W540 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:CAL GAS CORPORATION Address:8401 GERBER ROAD Box:City:SACRAMENTO State:CA ZIP:95828 Phone:(916) 423-2010 CAGE:5W540 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:HYDROCARBONS, C>3 CAS:68476-44-8 Ingred Name:LPG (LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS) CAS:68476-85-7 RTECS #:SE7545000 Other REC Limits:1800 MG/CUM OSHA PEL:1000 PPM ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192 Ingred Name:PROPANE CAS:74-98-6 RTECS #:TX2275000 Fraction by Wt: 9.60% Other REC Limits:1800 MG/CUM OSHA PEL:1000 PPM ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192 Ingred Name:ODORANT ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CAN LEAD TO SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM DIZZINESS TO ANESTHESIA & RESPIRATORY ARREST. EYES: MODERATE IRRITATION. SKIN: CONTACT BETWEEN SKIN & THESE GASES IN LIQUID FORM CAN CAUSE FREEZING OF TIS SUE CAUSING INJURY SIMILAR TO THERMAL BURN. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: CAN LEAD TO SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM DIZZINESS TO ANESTHESIA & RESPIRATORY ARREST. EYES: MODERATE IRRITATION. SKIN: CONTACT BETWEEN SKIN & THESE GASES IN LIQUID FORM CAN CAUSE FREEZING OF TIS SUES CAUSING INJURY SIMILAR TO THERMAL BURN. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GUARD AGAINST SELF-INJURY. APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Lower Limits:2.15% Upper Limits:9.60% Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY: CLASS A-B-C OR BC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Fire Fighting Procedures:STOP FLOW OF GAS. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL. USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE UNIGNITED GAS OR VAPOR. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF IGNITION HAS OCCURRED/NO WATER AVAILABLE, TANK METAL MAY WEAKEN FROM OVERHEATING. IF GAS HASN'T IGNITED, LP-GAS LIQUID VAPOR MAY DISPERSED BY WATER SPRAY. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:KEEP PUBLIC AWAY. SHUT OFF SUPPLY OF GAS. ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. DISPERSE W/WATER SPRAY. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES & STORE IN UPRIGHT POSITION. CONTAINERS SHOULDN'T BE DROPPED. KEEP CONTAINER VALVE CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. Other Precautions:INSTALL PROTECTIVE CAPS WHEN NOT CONNECTED FOR USE. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:STAY OUT OF GAS OR VAPOR (BECAUSE OF FIRE HAZARD) Ventilation:EXPLOSION-PROOF MOTORS & KEEP SOURCES OF IGNITION AT SAFE DISTANCES Protective Gloves:LEATHER OR EQUIVALENT Eye Protection:GOGGLES Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-44F Vapor Pres:9825 Vapor Density:1.52 Spec Gravity:0.51 Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY Appearance and Odor:CLEAR-UNPLEASANT ODOR Percent Volatiles by Volume:100% ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES MIXING W/OXYGEN OR AIR, EXCEPT AT BURNER Stability Condition to Avoid:SOURCES OF IGNITION Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:CONTROLLED BURNING. FLAMMABLE GAS UN 1075. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.