INGREDIENT CHEMICAL NAME

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

OTHER LIMITS RECOMMENDED

CAS NUMBER

Isobutane

NE

800ppm

N/A

75-28-5

Propane

1000ppm

NE

N/A

74-98-6

Butane

800ppm

800ppm

N/A

106-97-8

BOILING POINT:

11°F

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1):

.571

VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg):

30±2

MELTING POINT:

-138°C

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): 

1

EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1):

1

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Negligible

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:

Clear gas with light ethereal odor

FLASH POINT (METHOD USED):

-100°F Estimated

FLAMMABLE LIMITS

LEL: 1.4  UEL: 9.5

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

WATER FOG 

STANDARD FOAM  x

CO₂ x

DRY CHEMICAL  x

HALON 

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

Containers generate pressure when heated causing violent bursting and dangerous propelling containers.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:

Use water spray to cool containers.  Avoid rocketing containers.

STABILITY: 

x Stable  Unstable

Incompatibility :

Oxygen and strong oxidizing materials.

Hazardous Decomposition:

Carbon oxides formed when burned

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:     

May Occur   xWill not occur

Conditions to Avoid:

Not established

INGESTION:  

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

EYES:                  

N/A

INHALATION:       

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

SKIN:

Liquid contact with exposed skin can cause frostbite.

INGESTION:

Remove from exposure.  If irritation develops seek medical attention.

EYES:

Remove from exposure.  If irritation develops seek medical attention.

INHALATION:

Remove from exposure.  If irritation develops seek medical attention.

SKIN:

Remove from exposure.  If irritation develops seek medical attention.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE LARGE AMOUNTS ARE RELEASED:

Protect from ignition.  Ventilate area thoroughly.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Treatment, storage, transportation and disposal must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Store below 120°F.  In case of accidental puncturing with forklift, shut off forklift and any other possible source of ignition.  Ventilate area.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:

Use with adequate ventilation.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

N/A

VENTILATION:

Adequate

LOCAL EXHAUST:

For small enclosed work areas

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:

Not required for normal handling

EYE PROTECTION:

Safety glasses

HEALTH:  1

HAZARD RATING KEY

FLAMMABILITY:  4

0 = MINIMAL

REACTIVITY:  0

1 = SLIGHT

PERSONALPROTECTION:

2 = MODERATE

3 = SERIOUS

4 = SEVERE

* = CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS