MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ( MSDS)
1. CHEMICAL IDENTITY
Chemical Name Liquified petroleum gas Trade name LPG
Synonyms LPG, Propane, Butane, Chemical classification Aromatic mixture
Propylene, Purofax, Bottled
gas
Formula C3H6-C3H6-C4H10 CAS Number 68476-85-7
(Mixture)
UN number 1075 UN Hazard class 2
Hazchem code ( EAC) 2WE
REGULATED IDENTIFICATION Hazardous ingredients CAS No.
Shipping Name Petroleum gases, liquified Propane 74-98-6
Shipping code/ Label Flammable , class2 Butane 106-97-8
Hazardous waste Id No. 5 Propylene 115-07-1
Uses:
2. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
Boiling point/ Range >-40 Physical state Gas at 15 c and 1 Appearance Colourless
atm
Melting/ Freezing Point C NP Vapour Pressure( at 20 C ) DNA Odour Mercaptane added
mm Hg for Odour
Vapour Density ( Air =1) 1.5 Solubility in water ( at 30 C) Floats Other Informations
Specific gravity ( at 50 C ) 0.51-0.58 pH Not pertinent Soluble in Organic solvents,
(water =1) Alcohol
3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash point C (CC) Flammability LFL % v 1.9 TDG Flammability 2
(OC) NA UFL % v 9.5
Explosion sensitivity to May Explosion sensitivity to May Autoignition Temperature C 466.1
impact explode static electricity explode
Combustible Material No Explosive Material No Hazardous Polymerization will not occur
Flammable Material YES Oxidiser No Corrosive Material No
Pyrophoric Material NO Organic Peroxide No Other information
Hazardous Combustion Emits CO, CO2
Products
4. REACTIVITY DATA
Chemical stability Stable
Incompatibility with other Strong oxidiser
Materials
Reactivity No reaction with common materials but may react with oxidising materials.
Hazardous Reaction Products Not available.
5. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Route of entry Inhalation, Skin
Effect of exposure/ Symptoms Concentration in air greater than 10 % causes dizziness in few minutes. 1 % conc. gives the same
symptoms in 10 mts. High concentration causes asphyxiantion. Liquid on skin causes frostbite.
Emergency treatment If inhaled remove the victim to fresh air area. Provide artificial respiration. Skin : Remove the wetted
cloths and wash the affected area with plenty of water. Eyes : Flush with plenty of water for 15 min.
seeks medical aid.
Permissible Exposure Limit TLV-TWA ( ACGIH) 1000 ppm STEL(ACGIH) Not listed
LD 50 orl-rat: Not listed IDLH Odour threshold 5000 to 20000 ppm
LCLo ihl-hmn:
NFPA Hazard signals Health Flammability Reactivity Special
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6. PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE Avoid contact with liquid or gas. Provide hand gloves, safety goggles, gas mask, protective clothing
MATERIAL and shoes.
HANDLING AND STORAGE Keep in tightly closed cylinders in a cool, well ventilated area, away from heat, flame, sparks.
PRECAUTIONS
7. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRE ( Class of fire : C )
Fire extinguish media Water spray, DCP, CO2
Special Procedures keep the containers cool by spraying water if esposed to fire or hear.
Unusual Hazards Otherwise containers will explode in fire.
EXPOSURE
First Aid Measures___ Eyes : Flush with plenty of water for atleast 10 minutes
Skin : Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin with water.
Inhalation : Remove victims to fresh air. If not breathing , give artificial respiration.
Ingestion : if conscious, have victim drink water or milk. Do not induced vomiting.
Obtain medical attention immediately.
Antidotes/ Dosages No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically.
SPILLS
Steps to be taken Shut off leaks if without risk. Warn everybody that air mixture is explosive.
Waste Disposal Method Allow gas to burn under control.
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ REFERENCES
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity DNA
Persistence DNA
OTHER INFORMATION A common air contaminant. Flammable when exposed to heat or flame. Keep containers tightly
closed. Slightly explosion hazard. No food chain concentration potential
REFERENCES ( FOR OBTAINING MORE INFORMATION)
1. Hazardous chemicals Data Book: G Weiss: Noyes Data 1. Hand book of environmental data: Karen Verschueren: van
corp USA Nostrand Reinhold Co., USA
9. MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER'S DATA
Haldia Petrochemicals Limited, Contact person in Emergency Emergency leader
Durgachak, Haldia, Purba
Medinipur, WB- 721 602
PH: (03224) 274400/007 Local Bodies Involved The District Magistrate
Fax: ( 03224) 274420 Standard Packing By pipeline
Termcard details/ Ref Not pertinent
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10. DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this material safety data sheet is believed to be reliable but no representation, guarantee or warranties of any
kind are made as to its accuracy, suitability for a particular application or results to be obtained from them. It is upto the user/
distributor to ensure that the information contained in the material safety data sheet is relevant to the product manufactured/ handled
or sold by him as the case may be. HPL makes no warranties, expressed or implied, in respect of the adequacy of this document for any
particular purpose.