SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES INC -- PROPANE/CO/CO2/NITROGEN GAS  -- 6830-00F039657
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PROPANE/CO/CO2/NITROGEN GAS
MSDS Date:08/31/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00F039657
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES INC
Address:6141 EASTON RD
Box:310
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18949-0310
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-766-8861
Emergency Phone Num:215-766-8861
CAGE:51847
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:6141 EASTON RD (6141 ROUTE 611)
Box:310
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18934
Country:US
Phone:215-766-8861/ FAX: 215-766-0416
CAGE:51847

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

Ingred Name:PROPANE
CAS:74-98-6
RTECS #:TX2275000
Other REC Limits:1800 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

Ingred Name:CARBON MONOXIDE
CAS:630-08-0
RTECS #:FG3500000
Fraction by Wt: 1-4%
Other REC Limits:50 PPM
OSHA PEL:55 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:57 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:CARBON DIOXIDE
CAS:124-38-9
RTECS #:FF6400000
Fraction by Wt: 6-12%
Other REC Limits:10000 PPM
OSHA PEL:5000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:9000 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:NITROGEN
CAS:7727-37-9
RTECS #:QW9700000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
OSHA PEL:NONE
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT

=====================  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:MIXTURE ACTS AS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
    CARBON MONOXIDE IS HIGHLY TOXIC & MAY BE FATAL. CARBON DIOXIDE AT
    HIGH CONCENTRATIONS IS DANGEROUS TO LIFE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:ASPHYXIATION, RAPID RESPIRATION, MUSCULAR
    INCOORDINATION, FATIQUE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. CARBON
    MONOXIDE-SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, CONFUSION, NAUSEA,
    DIZZINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. CARB ON DIOXIDE-LABORED BREATHING,
    POSSIBLE UNCONSCIOUSNESS.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS
    COOL. WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE LEAKING CYLINDER TO
    EXHAUST HOOD/SAFE OUT OF DOORS AREA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY
    FROM SOURCES OF HEAT & IGNITION. DON'T DEFACE CYLINDERS/LABELS.
    MOVE CYLINDER W/ADEQUATE HAND TRUCK.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN CASE
    OF EMERGENCY/NON ROUTINE USE.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Vapor Density:1-1.03
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS W/NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PROPANE-OXIDIZING AGENTS; CO2-ALKALINE MATEIRALS; NITROGEN-LITHIUM,
    NEODYMIUM, THALLIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES & IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBONATES & BICARBONATES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AT A SLOW RATE. WASTE GAS
    CAN BE PIPED TO AN APPROVED INCINERATOR TO BURN OFF PROPANE &
    CONVERT CO TO CO2 UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS. RETURN CYLINDER TO
    SUPPLIER. DISPOSE OF IN  ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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