VICTOR EQUIPMENT CO -- (0916-0004) LIQUIDFIED PETROLEUM GAS OR PROPANE  -- 3433-01-161-4998
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:(0916-0004) LIQUIDFIED PETROLEUM GAS OR PROPANE
MSDS Date:04/01/1998
FSC:3433
NIIN:01-161-4998
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VICTOR EQUIPMENT CO
Address:2800 AIRPORT RD
Box:1007
City:DENTON
State:TX
ZIP:76202
Country:US
Info Phone Num:940-566-2000
Emergency Phone Num:940-566-2000
Preparer's Name:TALEM, INC
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:63026
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPECIALTY TOOLS INC
Address:1123 S. HATCHER AVE
Box:City:ROWLAND HEIGHTS
State:CA
ZIP:91748-1003
Country:US
Phone:626-912-4467
Contract Num:SP0400-00-V0896
CAGE:7W874
Company Name:VICTOR EQUIPMENT CO
Address:2800 AIRPORT RD
Box:1007
City:DENTON
State:TX
ZIP:76202
Country:US
Phone:940-566-2000
CAGE:63026

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

Ingred Name:PROPANE
CAS:74-98-6
RTECS #:TX2275000
= Wt:100.
Code:F
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:NOT LISTED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL (RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE HEADACHES AND
    DIZZINESS. MAY CAUSE ASHYXIATION IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS. PROLONGED
    INHALATION MAY BE HARMFUL. EYE CONTACT: DIRECT CONTACT WITH
    LIQUIFIED GAS CAN RESULT IN EYE BURNS . SKIN CONTACT: NO HAZARD IN
    NORMAL INDUSTRIAL USE. INGESTION: INGESTION IS NOT LIKELY, PRODUCT
    IS A GAS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. CHRONIC: UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED IN NTP,IARC, OSHA REG.
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, ASPHYXIATION, BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AND/OR GIVE OXYGEN BY TRAINED PERSONNEL.
    SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER.  GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
    SKIN CONTACT: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
    IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR PERSISTS. INGESTION: NO EMERGENCY CARE
    ANTICIPATED.

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

Flash Point:=-104.4C, -156.F
Autoignition Temp:=467.8C, 874.F
Lower Limits:2.3
Upper Limits:9.5
Extinguishing Media:DO NOT EXTINGUISH. USE WATER TO COOL CONTAINERS.
    INCREASE VENTILATION TO PREVENT FLAMMABLE AIR MIXTURE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE AREA AND FIGHT FIRE FROM A SAFE
    DISTANCE. DO NOT EXTINGUISH A GAS FIRE UNLESS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATE
    SHUT-OFF OF GAS FLOW IS POSSIBLE. EXPLOSIVE VAPORS COULD FORM. AS
    IN ANY FIRE, WEAR SELF-CONT AINED BREATHING APPARATUS
    (PRESSURE-DEMAND, MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT) AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT EXTINGUISH. USE WATER TO COOL
    CONTAINERS. INCREASE VENTILATION TO PREVENT FLAMMABLE AIR MIXTURE.
    HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: SMOKE, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES INCLUDING
    INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES AND POWER TOOLS. VENTILATE AREA.
    ISOLATE HAZARD AREA. KEEP UNNECESSARY AND UNPROTECTED PERSONNEL
    FROM ENTERING. AVOID BREATHING VAP ORS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,
    SKIN, AND CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE SPARK-PROOF TOOLS AND EXPLOSION
    PROOF EQUIPMENT. GROUND AND BOND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING
    MATERIAL. DO NOT REUSE THIS CONTAINER. "EMPTY" CONTAINERS RETAIN
    PRODUCT RESIDUE (LIQUID AND/OR VAPOR)  AND CAN BE DANGEROUS. KEEP
    AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND FLAME. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL,
    GRIND, EXPOSE CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, STATIC
    ELECTRICITY, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE
    INJURY OR DEATH. EMPTY DRU MS SHOULD BE COMPLETELY DRAINED,
    PROPERLY SEALED AND  PROMPTLY RETURED TO DRUM RECONDITIONER, OR DIS
    POSED OF PROPERLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM THAT MEETS OSHA
    1910.134 AND ANSI Z88.2 REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHENEVER
    WORKPLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT A RESPIRATOR'S USE.
Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION, OR OTHER
    ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO CONTROL AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED
    EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS (OR GOGGLES) AND A
    FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:=-42.2C, -44.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-187.6C, -306.F
Vapor Pres:7600 MMHG@80C
Vapor Density:1.5 AIR=1
Spec Gravity:0.50
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS WITH NO ODOR. IF ODORIZED, WILL HAVE
    ROTTEN EGG ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SMOKE, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE WASTE OR UNUSED
    MATERIAL. RETURN IN CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH VALVE
    PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE TO THE SUPPLIER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
    CLASSIFICATION REQUIRED BEFORE DISPOSA L. MATERIAL IS CLASSED AS
    IGNITABLE WITH RCRA D001 HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER. FOLLOW ALL
    FEDERAL, STATE  AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:PROPER SHIPPING NAME: LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS,
    2.1. HAZARD CLASS: FLAMMABLE GAS (2.1), UN 1075. DOT EMERGENCY
    GUIDE #: 22. REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): 2,000,000 POUNDS (PROPANE)
    IN A SINGLE CONTAINER.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: ACUTE, IGNITABLE,
    SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE. 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: NONE.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT) ALL
    COMPONENTS ARE LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY. CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE
    ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT): 2,000,000
    POUNDS. MANUFACTURER RECOMM ENDS CONTACTING LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR
    OTHER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

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