INGREDIENT CHEMICAL NAME

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

OTHER LIMITS RECOMMENDED

CAS NUMBER

Propane

1000

N/A

N/A

74-98-6

Isobutane

N/A

N/A

N/A

75-28-5

BOILING POINT:

N/A

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1):

0.53

VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg):

70°F

MELTING POINT:

N/A

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): 

>1

EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1):

>1

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Negative

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:

Clear Colorless/Hydrocarbon Odor

FLASH POINT (METHOD USED):

50°F

FLAMMABLE LIMITS

LEL: 1.8  UEL: 9.5

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

WATER FOG 

STANDARD FOAM  x

CO₂ x

DRY CHEMICAL  x

HALON 

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

Treat as cylinders of compressed gas.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:

Firefighters should use a self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus.

STABILITY: 

x Stable  Unstable

Incompatibility :

Oxygen and strong oxidizing materials

Hazardous Decomposition:

Thermal decomposition may yield carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and other toxic chemicals.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:     

May Occur   xWill not occur

Conditions to Avoid:

Flames, sparks, electrical arcs.

INGESTION:  

Not a likely route.  Liquified gas may cause freeze-burns to the mucous membranes and central nervous system depression.

EYES:                  

Vapors may cause mild irritation.  Liquified gas may cause freeze-burns.

INHALATION:       

Simple asphyxiant: dizziness, disorientation, headache, excitation, central nervous system depression anesthesia.

SKIN:

Vapors are not irritating.  Liquified gas may cause freeze-burn.  Skin absorption is not likely in toxic amount.

INGESTION:

Seek immediate medical attention.

EYES:

Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes.  For freeze burns, seek immediate medical attention.  If irritation develops, seek medical attention.

INHALATION:

Remove from exposure.  If breathing ceases, administer artificial respiration followed by oxygen.  Seek medical attention.

SKIN:

Flush skin with water for 15 minutes.  For freeze burns, seek immediate medical attention.  If irritation develops, seek medical attention.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE LARGE AMOUNTS ARE RELEASED:

Ventilate area.  Remove all sources of ignition.  Clean up with inert materials and dispose of in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Do NOT puncture or incinerate.  Empty containers may be disposed of through normal channels.  Full or partially filled containers are considered HAZARDOUS WASTE.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:

N/A

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:

N/A

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

Respiratory protection program should be in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134.

VENTILATION:

Local exhaust is adequate.

LOCAL EXHAUST:

N/A

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:

Polyethylene or Neoprene.

EYE PROTECTION:

Safety glasses are recommended.

HEALTH:  1

HAZARD RATING KEY

FLAMMABILITY:  4

0 = MINIMAL

REACTIVITY:  0

1 = SLIGHT

PERSONALPROTECTION:

2 = MODERATE

3 = SERIOUS

4 = SEVERE

* = CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS