C F C RECLAIMATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE INC -- PROPANE -- 6830-01-386-1396 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PROPANE
MSDS Date:01/01/1995
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-386-1396
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:C F C RECLAIMATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE INC
Address:318 N TREADAWAY
Box:560
City:ABILENE
State:TX
ZIP:79604
Country:US
Info Phone Num:9150-675-5311 FAX: 915-675-5324
Emergency Phone Num:9150-675-5311 FAX: 915-675-5324
CAGE:0XXK5
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AGA GAS INC
Address:6225 OAKTREE BLVD
Box:City:INDEPENDENCE
State:OH
ZIP:44131
Country:US
CAGE:09785
Company Name:C F C RECLAIMATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE INC
Address:318 N TREADAWAY
Box:560
City:ABILENE
State:TX
ZIP:79604
Country:US
Phone:9150-675-5311 FAX: 915-675-5324
Contract Num:SP045098MAH83
CAGE:0XXK5

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PROPANE
CAS:74-98-6
RTECS #:TX2275000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9596

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:OSHA 1993 PEL (8HR TWA)=1000 MOLAR PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BREATHING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAUSES A
    NARCOTIC EFFEC; HOWEVER, THE MAJOR PROPERTY IS THE EXCLUSION OF AN
    ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OXYGEN TO THE LUNGS. FROSTBITE EFFECTS ARE A
    CHANGE IN COLOR OF THE SKIN TO  GRAY OR WHITE POSSIBLY FOLLOWED BY
    BLISTERING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PROPANE IS NOT LISTED IN THE IARC, NTP
    OR BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION MODERATE CONCENTRATIONS SO AS TO
    EXCLUDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OXYGEN TO THE LUNGS CAUSES DIZZINESS,
    DDROWSINESS AND EVENTAUL UNCONSCIOUSNESS. IT IS ALSO A NARCOTIC
    WHICH ACTS AS A DEPRESSA NT ON THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES.
    INHALATION-CONSCIOUS PERSON SHOULD BE ASSISTED TO AN UNCONTAMINATED
    AREA & INHALE FRESH AIR. QUICK REMOVAL IS IMPORTANT. UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON SHOULD B E REMOVED, GIVEN ASSISTED RESPIRATION &SUPPLEMENTAL
    OXYGEN. DERMAL-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & FLUSH AFFECTED AREA
    WITH LUKEWARM WATER. DO NOT USE HOT. A PHYSICIAN SHOULD SEE THE
    PATIENT .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:=-104.C, -155.2F
Autoignition Temp:=480.C, 896.F
Lower Limits:2.2
Upper Limits:9.5
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POSSIBLE, STOP FLOW OF PROPANE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL SURROUNDING CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PROPANE IS HEAVIER THAN AIR & MAY TRAVEL
    A CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. SHOULD FLAME BE
    EXTINGUISHED & FLOW OF GAS CONTINUE, INCREASE VENTS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA. USE
    APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIPMENT, BE
    CERTAIN TO PURGE PIPING WITH AN INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING
    REPAIR. IF LEAK IS IN C ONTAINER VALVE, CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST
    SUPPLIER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CYLINDER FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
    STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA OF NONCOMBUSTIBLE
    CONTRSUCTION AWAY FROM HEAVILY TRAFFICKED AREAS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ALLOW THE TEMPERATURE WHERE CYLINDERS ARE
    STORED TO EXCEED 125F. CYLINDERS SHOULD BE STORED UPRIGHT AND
    FIRMLY SECURED TO PREVENT FALLING OR BEING KNOCKED OVER. FULL AND
    EMPTY CONTAINERS SHOULD  BE SEGREGATED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Ventilation:HOOD WITH FORCED VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST TO PREVENT
    ACCUMULATION ABOVE TWA. MECHANICAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELECTRIC.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY SHOWER, EYEWASH
    FOUNTAIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FLAMMABLE GAS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:=-42.C, -43.8F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-305F,-187C
Vapor Pres:127
Vapor Density:0.117
Spec Gravity:1.56
Evaporation Rate & Reference:UNKNOWN.
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99.9+

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
    QUANTITIES. RETURN IN THE SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH
    ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
    PLACE TO YOUR SUPPLI ER.

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