COOPER HAND TOOLS/COOPER INDUSTRIES -- LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) - PROPANE  -- 3433-01-161-4998
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) - PROPANE
MSDS Date:07/01/1996
FSC:3433
NIIN:01-161-4998
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:COOPER HAND TOOLS/COOPER INDUSTRIES
Address:821 PARK AVE
City:SYCAMORE
State:IL
ZIP:60178-2419
Country:US
Info Phone Num:815-895-4545
Emergency Phone Num:815-895-4545
CAGE:IO716
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:COOPER HAND TOOLS/TURNER
Address:821 PARK AVENUE
Box:City:SYCAMORE
State:IL
ZIP:60178
Country:US
Phone:815-895-4545
CAGE:IO716
Company Name:NOLAND INDUSTRIES
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:9A144
Company Name:TURNER CO DIV OF CLEANWELD PRODUCTS CO
Address:821 PARK AVE
Box:6200
City:SYCAMORE
State:IL
ZIP:60178-2419
Country:US
Phone:815-895-4545
CAGE:61112

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

Ingred Name:PROPANE
CAS:74-98-6
RTECS #:TX2275000
Fraction by Wt: >90%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9495

Ingred Name:PROPYLENE (PROPENE) (SARA 313)
CAS:115-07-1
RTECS #:UC6740000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHIXIANT; 9495

Ingred Name:BUTANE
CAS:106-97-8
RTECS #:EJ4200000
Fraction by Wt: <2.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:800 PPM
ACGIH TLV:800 PPM; 9495

Ingred Name:MERCAPTAN (USED AS AN ODORANT)
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:*TARGET-ORGANS:CNS, RESPIRATORY
    SYSTEM* EYE/SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE. INHALATION:HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION OR ASPHYXIATION.
    INGESTION:NOT EXPECTED AS PRODUCT IS A GAS. NO AD VERSE CHRONIC
    EFFECTS ANTICIPATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MFR GAVE THE ABOVE LISTINGS ON THE MSDS
    BUT NO OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT CARCINOGENICITY WERE RECORDED.
Effects of Overexposure:CNS EFFECTS OF DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS,
    CONFUSION, EXCITATION. ALSO SYMPTOMS OF ASPHYXIATION SUCH AS
    DIMINISHED MENTAL ALERTNESS, POOR MUSCULAR COORDINATION, FAULTY
    JUDGEMENT, FATIGUE, AIR HUNGER, RAPID  BREATHING, NAUSEA, LOSS OF
    CONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

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

First Aid:IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:FLUSH AFFECTED AREA W/WATER.
    TREAT FOR FROSTBITE BY GENTLY WARMING AFFECTED AREA. INHALED:REMOVE
    FROM EXP OSURE. KEEP VICTIM CALM. AID OR RESTOREBREATHING AS
    NEEDED. INGESTED:NOT CONSIDERED A POTENTIAL ROUTE OF EXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point:-156F,-104C
Lower Limits:2.1
Upper Limits:9.5
Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRES:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE. LARGE
    FIRES:WATER SPRAY, FOG. STOP FLOW OF GAS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
    EXTINGUISH
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. COOL CONTAINERS W/WATER UNTIL WELL AFTER
    FLAMES HAVE BEEN EXTINGUISHED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCES CARBON OXIDES. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
    & EXPLOSIVE. VAPORS ACCUMULATE IN LOW AREAS & MAY TRAVEL TO
    IGNITION SOURCE & FLASH BACK. CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE W/HEAT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:*REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES!* REMOVE LEAKING
    CONTAINER TO OUTSIDE IF POSSIBLE. IF NOT, ISOLATE AREA. VENTILATE
    AREA. FLUSH LARGE SPILLS W/WATER. CLEAN-UP WATER RUNOFF T O SEWERS
    MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXP LOSION. DO NOT RE-ENTER AREA UNTIL VAPORS ARE
    GONE
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:BOND/GROUND ALL LINES & EQUIPMENT. USE
    ONLY NON-SPARKING & EXPLOSION PROOF EQUIPMENT. PROTECT FROM
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DO NOT DRAG, ROLL, SLIDE CONTAINER
Other Precautions:USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK. STOR IN COOL, DRY, WELL
    VENTILATED AAREA AWAY FROM EMERGENCY EXISTS, OTHER FLAMMABLES &
    HEAVY TRAVELED AREAS. DO NOT STORE >120F. STORE UPRIGHT. USE
    FIRST-IN/FIRST OUT INVENTO RY SYSTM. DO NOT SMOKE IN AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE UNDER ANY NORMAL CONDITION OF USE.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF EXPLOSIVE & >TLV
    CONCENTRATIONS. USE EXPLOSION PROOF EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, PLASTIC OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AN EYEWASH FOUNTAIN & SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD
    BE NEARBY & READY FOR USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NO SMOKING OR OPEN LIGHTS IN AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:G2
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-44F,-42C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-305F,-187C
Vapor Pres:300 PSIG
Vapor Density:1.52
Spec Gravity:0.51
pH:N/A.
Viscosity:GAS
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, PUNGENT ODOR (MERCAPTAN ADDITIVE)
Percent Volatiles by Volume:GAS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS. PROPANE & CHLORINE DIOXIDE CAN EXPLODE ON CONTACT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION WILL PRODUCE
    CARBON OXIDES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CLEANUP PERSONNEL TO WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT INCLUDING RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. DISPOSE OF I/A/W
    FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. DISPOSE PER 40DFR261 & 262.

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