PROPANE WITH ODOURANT
1.0 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICTION
PRODUCT NAME: PROPANE WITH ODOURANT
MSDS#:0000001782
Code:0000001782 (NAP)
Product use: Agricultural, autoPropane, Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Seasonal applications
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SUPPLIER:
| Sparling's Propane Co. Ltd. Head Office 82948 London Road South P.O. Box 423 Blyth, Ontario N0M 1H0 CANADA |
Telephone: 519-523-4256 Fax: 519-523-9130 Email: info@sparlings.com |
Emergency Information: 519-523-4256
Other Product Information: Email info@sparlings.com
2.0 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| Component | CAS# | Range % by Wt. |
| Propane | 74-98-6 | 100 |
| Ethanethiol | 75-08-1 | 0.1 |
(See Section 8.0, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection, for exposure guidelines)
3.0 HAZARDS INDENTIFICATION
PHYSICAL STATE: Gas. (Liquefied Gas)
COLOUR: Colourless.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Danger! Extremely flammable. Compressed gas. At very high concentrations, can displace the normal air and cause suffocation from lack of oxygen. Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. Caution: Ethyl mercaptan used as a warning agent may not be entirely effective in all situations. (See Other Information section (Section 8.0 and 10.0)).
ROUTES OF ENTRY : Skin Contact, Eye Contact, Inhalation
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYE CONTACT: Extremely cold material; can cause burns similar to frostbite.
SKIN CONTACT: Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite.
INHALATION: At very high concentrations, can displace the normal air and cause suffocation from lack of oxygen. See Toxicological Information section (Section 11.0).
INGESTION: Not Applicable. Liquefied Gas.
4.0 FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE: Contact with liquid: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention.
SKIN: Contact with liquid: Immediately flush with plenty of tepid water (105-115°F; 41-46°C). DO NOT USE HOT WATER. Get immediate medical attention.
INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, immediately remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Get immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: Not Applicable. Liquified Gas.
5.0 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLILITY OF THE PRODUCT: Extremely Flammable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 842°F (449.9°C)
FLASHPOINT: -156° (-104°C) (closed cup)
| EXPLOSION LIMITS : | Lower:2.1% Upper:9.5% |
| UNUSUAL FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARDS: | This Material is not explosive as defined by established regulatory criteria
Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapor may cause flash fire. Vapors may accumulate in low or confined areas, travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Container explosion may occur under fire conditions or when heated. |
| FIRE FIGHTING MEDIA AND INSTRUCTIONS: | In case of fire, use water fog, foam, dry chemicals, or carbon dioxide. DO NOT FIGHT FIRE WHEN IT REACHES MATERIAL. Withdraw from fire and let it burn. Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. First move people out of line-of-sight of the scene and away from windows. Cool containing vessels with water jet in order to prevent pressure build-up, autoignition or explosion. |
| PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (FIRE): | Fire-fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA) and full turnout gear. |
6.0 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
| PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: | Eliminate all ignition sources. Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use suitable protective equipment (Section 8). Follow all fire fighting procedures (section 5) |
| PERSONAL PROTECTION IN CASE OF A LARGE SPILL: | Fire-fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA) and full turnout gear. |
7.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Do not breathe vapours. Ground and bond all lines and equipment.
STORAGE: Outside storage is recommended. Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store in areas containing flammable or combustible products. Do not store at or above 120°F (49°C). Store away from heat, ignition sources, and open flame in accordance with applicable regulations.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: Avoid strong oxidizers.
8.0 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
| INGREDIENT NAME: | Occupational exposure limits |
| PROPANE: | Alberta OH&S (Canada, 2004). OEL: 1000ppm 8 hour(s). STEL:1500ppm 15 minute(s). ACGIH TLV (United States, 2003) TWA: 2500 ppm 8 hour(s) TWA: 2500 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All Forms |
| ETHANETHIOL | Alberta OH&S (Canada, 2004). OEL: 0.5ppm 8 hour(s). British Columbia OH&S (Canada, 1998). EL:0.5 ppm ACGIH TLV (United States, 2/2003). TWA: 1.3 mg/m 3 8 hour(s), Form: All Forms TWA: 0.5 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All Forms |
| CONTROL MEASURES | Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective's occupational exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash station and safely showe is promimal to the work-station location. |
| HYGIENE MEASURES | Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling compounds and before eating, smoking, using lavatory, and at the end of day |
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
EYE: Avoid contact with eyes. Chemical splash goggles.
SKIN AND BODY: Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Wear clothing and footware that cannot be penetrated by chemicals or oil.
RESPIRATORY: Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. If operating conditions cause high vapor concentrations or TLV is exceeded, use supplied-air respirator.
HANDS: Insulated gloves suitable for low temperatures
CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS
9.0 CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Gas. Colourless. Odourant may be added.
Odor:Mercaptan, skunky odor.
pH: Not determined.
Vapour PRESSURE: 189 -208 psi at 38°C
Vapour DENSITY: 1.56 at 0°C
BOILING POINT: -44°F (-42°C)
MELTING POINT: -310°F (-190°C)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slight, 0.1 to 1.0%
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER=1): 0.51 at 16°C
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Burning can be started easily.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Keep away from ignition sources (e.g. heat, sparks, and open flames).
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Avoid chlorine, fluorine, and other strong oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2); smokes as products of incomplete combustion
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
11.0 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CHRONIC TOXICITY
| CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: | No component of this product at levels greater then 0.1% is identified as carcinogen by ACGIH or International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) |
| MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: | No Component of this product at levels greater then 0.1% is classified by established regulatory criteria as a mutagen. |
| REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: | No component of this product at levels greater then 0.1% is classified by established regulatory criteria as a reproductive toxin. |
| TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: | No component of this product at levels greater then 0.1% is classified by established regulatory criteria as a teratogenic or embryotoxic. |
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA:
EYE IRRITATION: Testing not conducted. See Other Toxicity Data.
SKIN IRRITATION: Testing not conducted. See Other Toxicity Data.
DERMAL LD50: Testing not conducted. See Other Toxicity Data.
ORAL LD50: Testing not conducted. See Other Toxicity Data.
INHALATION LC50: Testing not conducted. See Other Toxicity Data.
OTHER TOXICITY DATA: At very high concentrations, can displace the normal air and cause suffocation from lack of oxygen
12.0 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| ECOTOXICITY: | No testing has been performed by BP |
| MOBILITY: | This product is likely to volatize rapidly into the air because of it's high vapour pressure. This product is not likely to move rapidly with surface or groundwater flows because of it's low water solubility. |
13.0 DISPOSAL INFORMATION
WASTE INFORMATION: Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. Empty containers may contain harmful flammable/combustible or explosive residue or vapors. Do not cut, grind, drill, weld, reuse or dispose of containers unless adequate precautions are taken against these hazards.
14.0 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS
| REGULATORY INFORMATION | UN NUMBER | PROPER SHIPPING NAME | CLASS | PACKING GROUP | LABEL | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| DOT Classifications | UN1978 | Propane | 2.1 | Not Applicable (gas) |  |
Not Available |
| TDG Classifications | UN1978 | Propane | 2.1 | Not Applicable (gas) |  |
Not Available |
| IMDG Classifications | UN1978 | Propane | 2.1 | Not Applicable (gas) | |
Not Available |
| IATA Classifications | UN1978 | Propane | 2.1 | Not Applicable (gas) | |
Not Available |
15.0 REGULATORY INFORMATION
| U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: | US INVENTORY (TSCA): In Compliance |
| WHMIS(Canada) | Class A: Compressed gas. Class B-1: Flammable gas |
| If Listed, this product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations for those regulated products. | |
16.0 OTHER INFORMATION
| LABEL REQUIREMENTS: | DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. AT VERY HIGH CONCENTRATIONS, CAN DISPLACE THE NORMAL AIR AND CAUSE SUFFOCATION FROM LACK OF OXYGEN. Liguid can cause burns similar to frostbite. |
Ethyl mercaptan is the preferred warning agent in liquid propane applications. This is because, in addition to meeting NFPA#59 guidelines for odourization of LP-gases, its liquid/gas equilibrium properties more closely match that of propane, and it has a higher odour intensity at lower concentrations when compared to other odourizing agents. Ethyl mercaptan was first chosen as a viable warning agent in a study by the U.S. Bureau of Mines in 1931, and later confirmed in independent studies by the U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) in 1977.
Although ethyl mercaptan has excellent warning properties, NFPA #58 A-1-4.1.1 states, It is recognized that no odourant will be completely effective as a warning agent in every circumstance. Studies conducted by Gas Research Institute (GRI), Institute of Gas Technology (IGT), Bartlesville Energy Technology Centre, Natural Gas Odourizing, Inc., and others, highlight instances where odourants may not be as effective. For example, it has been reported that odour fading caused by chemical oxidation*, adsorption, and absorption can occur in vessels and distribution systems carrying odourized propane. In an underground leak, the odourant may be absorbed by the soil to the surface. In a basement, the odourant may be absorbed by masonry surfaces. Extreme cold weather may also reduce the effectiveness of the odourant. It has also been reported that being exposed to an odour for a period of time may affect a person's ability to detect that odour. Other odours in an area, such as a musty basement, may mask or cover up the LP-gas odour.
* CHEMICAL OXIDATION: Contact with air (oxygen), rust, or other oxidation agents over a period of time can result in odourant fading. Chemical oxidation is most likely to occur in newly installed tanks and in rusty, wet, or improperly prepared tanks. For this reason, it is extremely important for propane tanks to be properly purged, especially when the tank is new or has been allowed to run empty, thus allowing potential air or water contamination. A purging procedure is described by the National LP-Gas Association in their bulletin NLPG #133-80.1.
This material safety data sheet and the information it contains is offered to you in good faith as accurate. We have reviewed any information contained in this data sheet which we received from sources outside our company. We believe that information to be correct but cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Health and safety precautions in this data sheet may not be adequate for all individuals and/or situations. It is the users obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. No statement made in this data sheet shall be construed as a permission or recommendation for the use of any product in a manner that might infringe existing patents. No warranty is made, either express or implied.
| Prepared by: BP Product Stewardship and Toxicology Issued: May 17, 2007 Supercedes: May 12, 2004 |
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