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Hazardous Ingredients / Identity |
Hazardous Component(s)
(chemical & common names) |
Approximate
Concentration % |
C.A.S.
Numbers
|
Exposure
Limits |
LD50/LC50 (Species and Route) |
Petroleum Hydrogen
(Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Butane) |
100.0% |
106-97-8 |
(ACGIH)
TLV-TWA
800PPM |
(LC50) Inhalation (rat) 280,000 ppm/4hrs |
| Physical Data for Material |
Physical State
Liquefied Gas |
Appearance and Odor
Clear gas (liquid under pressure) sweet odor |
Specific Gravity
0.60 |
% Volatiles
100 |
Vapor Density
(Air=1) 2.0 |
Evaporation Rate
N/A |
Boiling Point
-0.5° C |
Freezing Point
-135° C |
Solubility in Water
Slight |
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution
N/A |
pH
N/A |
Flash Point
120° F |
| Fire and Explosion Hazard of Material |
Conditions of Flammability:
Extremely flammable. May be ignited at temperatures at or above the flash point. |
Means of Extinction: Do not attempt to extinguish until source is off.
Dry chemical, Foam, carbon dioxide. Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers and disperse vapors from leaks or spills that have not been ignited. |
Special Procedures:
Evacuate area. Wear full protective equipment and SCBA. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to distant ignition sources and flash back. If possible, shut off source but do not extinguish flame until gas flow is shut off because explosive re-ignition exists. Remove cylinders from fire exposed area if possible to do so without risk. |
| N.F.P.A. |
| Flammability |
4 |
| Reactivity |
0 |
Health
(Acute)
(Chronic) |
1
N |
| Physical Hazards (Reactivity Data) |
Chemical Stability
Stable |
Conditions to Avoid |
High temperature, Heat Sources, Open Flames (Stable under normal conditions and use) |
Incompatibility to Other substances
Yes |
If so, Which ones? |
Unstable with strong oxidizers like liquid chlorine and concentrated oxygen |
Reactivity and under what conditions:
Excessive heat, sources of ignition or contact with oxidizing materials may cause detonation. Rapid escape of liquid or vapor may generate static charge causing ignition. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. |
Hazardous Decomposition and Combustion Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, smoke. |
| Health Hazards Toxicological Properties of Product |
Route of Entry:
Skin contact, Eye contact, Inhalation |
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product:
Contact with liquefied gas may cause frostbite/cold burns. Butane acts as a simple asphyxiant as the oxygen in the air is displaced. At increasing levels, butane acts as an anesthetic gas causing central nervous system depression creating an "impaired/narcosis" condition. Investigations have shown these conditions to disappear as fast in fresh air as they appeared in a matter of minutes. No permanent after effects have been identified. |
Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product:
N/A |
Irritancy of Product:
Yes |
Exposure Limits of Product:
See "Hazardous Ingredients" |
LC50 of Product:
See "Hazardous Ingredients" |
Sensitization to Product:
N.D. |
Synergistic Material:
N.D. |
Other Toxicological Effects: None.
The rapidity and severity of the narcosis increases with gas concentration right up to the onset of severe hypoxia (oxygen deprivation) above about 15% butane gas in air and eventual unconsciousness and death above that. A high gas the effects of narcosis and hypoxia may be difficult to distinguish as they are similar in many respects. |
| Preventative Measures |
Personal Protective Equipment:
If contact with liquid is possible, wear chemical resistant insulated clothing. |
Gloves:
Rubber and insulated |
Eye Protection:
Safety glasses or chemical goggles |
Respiratory:
Only in high concentration. Not normally required if used in a well ventilated ares. If safe exposure limits are exceed wear an air-supplied respirator (SCBA) or air line respirator equipped with escape bottle. |
Engineering Controls:
Use only in well ventilated areas. Use with explosion proof mechanical ventilation in confined space or poorly ventilated ares. Lab samples should be handled with adequate ventilation (use a fume hood if necessary). |
Leak and Spill Controls:
Evacuate and ventilate area. Mechanical ventilation. Eliminate all ignition sources. Contain (prevent entry into waterways). Wear protective equipment including SCBA. Stop leak if possible to do so without risk. Use water spray to disperse vapors. |
Waste Disposal:
Incinerate in approved furnace or allow butane to vaporize and disperse at a safe location. (Consult federal, state, and local regulations). |
Handling Procedures and Equipment:
Transfer product suing proper grounding and bonding procedures. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep out of direct sunlight. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. If contact with liquid is possible, wear chemical resistant, insulated clothing. Avoid breathing vapors. Use in well ventilated areas. Handle with care. Exposure to vaporizing liquid or rapidly expanding gas may cause frostbite. |
Storage Requirements:
Store in a cool, ventilated area away from oxidizers with valve off when not in use. Store from heat and open flames. Protect cylinder from physical damage. Post "No Smoking or Open Flames" signs in storage or use area. |
Special Shipping Information:
TDG: BUTANE Class 2.1 UN 1075 |
| First Aid Measures |
Skin:
Remove contaminated clothing. For frostbite, thaw frozen parts in lukewarm water, cover with blanket to keep warm. Seek medical attention. |
Eye:
Flush with warm water, running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. |
Ingestion:
Not likely |
Inhalation:
Rescuers should wear self contained breathing apparatus. Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, apply CPR. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention. |
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