AIRCO INC AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV -- LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS W/METHYLACETYLENE-PROPADIENE BULK -- 6830-00-935-1125 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS W/METHYLACETYLENE-PROPADIENE BULK
MSDS Date:06/01/1995
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-935-1125
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIRCO INC AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVENUE
City:NEW PROVIDENCE
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-2006
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-464-8100
Emergency Phone Num:908-464-8100
CAGE:83956
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIRCO INC AIRCO WELDING PRODUCTS DIV
Address:5600 BICKETT ST
City:VERNON
State:CA
ZIP:90058-3606
Country:US
CAGE:83956
Company Name:AIRCO INC, AIRCO INDUSTRIAL GASES DIV.
Address:575 MOUNTAIN AVE
Box:City:MURRAY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:07974-2006
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:00741

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

Ingred Name:L.P.G. (LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS) PROPELLANT(FLAMMABLE)
CAS:68476-85-7
RTECS #:SE7545000
Fraction by Wt: 56%
Other REC Limits:1800 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM

Ingred Name:METHYL ACETYLENE-PROPADIENE MIXTURE
CAS:59355-75-8
RTECS #:UK4920000
Fraction by Wt: 44%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: MAY CAUSE
    FROSTBITE/IRRITATION. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION &
    IRRITATION, ASPHYXIATION, DEATH. OXYGEN DEFICIENCY DURING PREGNANCY
    HAS PRODUCED DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES IN HUMANS .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:FROSTBITE, IRRITATION, BLINDNESS, EXCITEMENT,
    DISORIENTATION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, RAPID BREATHING, DIMINISHED MENTAL
    ALERTNESS, IMPAIRED MUSCULAR COORDINATION, FAULTY JUDGMENT,
    DEPRESSION OF ALL SENSATIO NS, EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY, FATIGUE,
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, PROSTRATION, CONVULSIONS, COMA.

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

First Aid:EYES: DON'T WASH W/HOT/EVEN TEPID WATER. NEVER INTRODUCE
    OIL/OINTMENT W/OUT MEDICAL ADVICE. PROTECT EYES W/LIGHT
    BANDAGE/HANDKERCHIEF. REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: FLUSH AFFECTED
    AREA W/LUKEWARM WATER.  DON'T USE HOT WATER. INGESTION: KEEP CALM &
    WARM. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN
    IF NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-144F
Lower Limits:3
Upper Limits:11
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T EXTINGUISH. KEEP CYLINDER COOL W/WATER
    FOG. IF FLAME IS EXTINGUISHED, REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES & ALLOW
    CONTENTS TO VENT. (SEE SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 850F. GAS IS >AIR &
    MAY TRAVEL TO DISTANT IGNITION SOURCE. MAY BURN W/AN ALMOST
    INVISIBLE FLAME IN BRIGHT LIGHT. (SEE SUPP)

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIPMENT, BE CERTAIN TO PURGE
    PIPING W/AN INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING REPAIRS. IF LEAK IS IN
    CONTAINER CONTAINER VALVE, CON TACT CLOSEST BOC LOCATION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
    STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC
    AREAS & EMERGENCY EXITS.
Other Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DON'T STORE >125F.
    DON'T DRAG, SLIDE/ROLL CYLINDERS. DON'T HEAT CYLINDER TO INCREASE
    DISCHARGE RATE OF PRODUCT. SEGRAGATE FULL & EMPTY CONTAINERS. NEVER
    CARRY COMPRESSED  GAS CYLINDER IN ENCLOSED SPACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION ISN'T NORMALLY REQUIRED.
    DON'T ENTER AREA OF HIGH MAPP CONCENTRATION UNTIL FIRST PURGING
    W/INERT GAS & THEN VENTILATING W/AIR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL: IF WELDING/CUTTING IN CONFINED
    AREAS. USE NON-SPARKING & EXPLOSION PROOF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/#4/DARKER FILTER LENSES
Other Protective Equipment:LEATHER APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIAL FIRE: INCREASE VENTILATION TO PREVENT FLAMMABLE MIXTURE
    FORMATION. UNUSUAL FIRE: ANY LEAKS OF MAPP PRESENT GREAT DANGER OF
    EXPLOSION/FIRE. INCOMPATIBLES: POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE. WASTE
    DISPOSAL : DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCALREGULATIONS.
    FLAMMABLE GAS UN1075.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-54 TO -10F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-184F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:815F
Vapor Pres:97 PSIA
Spec Gravity:0.571 (LIQUID)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:A COLORLESS GAS W/CHARACTERISTIC UNPLEASANT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NATURAL RUBBER, COPPER ALLOYS >65% COPPER, SILVER, MERCURY, HALOGENS,
    ACIDS, METALLIC SODIUM, POTASSIUM, (SEE SUPP)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPS & OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CONTACT W/SILVER, MAGNESIUM/COPPER
    ALLOYS >65% COPPER: ACETYLIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL/UNUSED
    QUANTITIES. RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, W/ANY
    VALVE OUTLET PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO
    BOC GASES/AUTHORIZED DIS TRIBUTOR FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. (SEE SUPP)

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