Material Safety Data Sheet

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification

ButaneProduct identifier

Other means of identification

WC026

SDS number

Hand Torch Fuel

Recommended use

None known.

Recommended restrictions

Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor information

Manufacturer/Supplier

Worthington Industries Incorporated

Address

200 Old Wilson Bridge Road

Columbus, OH 43085

United States

Email:

cylinders@worthingtonindustries.com

Telephone Number:

866-928-2657

CHEMTREC - 24 HOURS:

Within US and Canada

800-424-9300

Outside US and Canada

+1 703-741-5970 (collect calls accepted)

2. Hazard(s) identification

Category 1Flammable gases

Physical hazards

Liquefied gasGases under pressure

Not classified.

Health hazards

Simple asphyxiant

OSHA defined hazards

Label elements

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statement

Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace

oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

Precautionary statement

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly

closed. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition

sources if safe to do so.

Storage

Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal

Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.

Hazard(s) not otherwise

classified (HNOC)

None known.

Supplemental information

None.

3. Composition/information on ingredients

Mixtures

75-28-5 60-80Isobutane

CAS number %Chemical name

106-97-8 20-40Butane

Butane SDS US

911467 Version #: 02 Revision date: 30-May-2016 Issue date: 28-May-2015

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Identification Product identifier Butane Other means of identification SDS number WC026 Recommended use Hand Torch Fuel Recommended restrictions None known. Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor information Manufacturer/Supplier Address Email: Telephone Number: CHEMTREC - 24 HOURS: Within US and Canada Outside US and Canada Worthington Industries Incorporated 200 Old Wilson Bridge Road Columbus, OH 43085 United States cylinders@worthingtonindustries.
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Composition comments Gas concentrations are in percent by volume. 4. First-aid measures Remove from further exposure. For those providing assistance, avoid exposure to yourself or others. Use adequate respiratory protection. If respiratory tract irritation, dizziness, nausea, or unconsciousness occurs, seek immediate medical assistance. If breathing has stopped, assist ventilation with a mechanical device or use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Not likely, due to the form of the product.
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7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not handle, store or open near an open flame, sources of heat or sources of ignition. Protect material from direct sunlight. Do not smoke. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not breathe gas. Avoid prolonged exposure. Do not enter storage areas or confined spaces unless adequately ventilated.
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pH Not available. Melting point/freezing point -216.76 °F (-138.2 °C) Initial boiling point and boiling range -11.7 °F (-24.28 °C) Flash point -76.3 °F (-60.2 °C) Evaporation rate Not available. Flammability (solid, gas) Extremely flammable gas. Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits 1.8 % Flammability limit - lower (%) Flammability limit - upper (%) 8.4 % Vapor pressure 28 psig (Approximate) Vapor density > 2 (Air = 1) Relative density 0.
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Serious eye damage/eye irritation Not classified. Respiratory or skin sensitization Not a respiratory sensitizer. Respiratory sensitization This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization. Skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are mutagenic or genotoxic. Carcinogenicity This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA. IARC Monographs.
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Packaging exceptions Packaging non bulk Packaging bulk IATA UN number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Class Subsidiary risk Label(s) Packing group Environmental hazards ERG Code Special precautions for user IMDG UN number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class(es) Class Subsidiary risk Label(s) Packing group Environmental hazards Marine pollutant EmS Special precautions for user Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code 306 304 314, 315 UN1011 Butan
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Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130) Butane (CAS 106-97-8) Isobutane (CAS 75-28-5) Not regulated. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) US state regulations US. Massachusetts RTK - Substance List Butane (CAS 106-97-8) Isobutane (CAS 75-28-5) US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act Butane (CAS 106-97-8) Isobutane (CAS 75-28-5) US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law Butane (CAS 106-97-8) Isobutane (CAS 75-28-5) US.
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References Disclaimer Butane 911467 ACGIH EPA: AQUIRE database NLM: Hazardous Substances Data Base US. IARC Monographs on Occupational Exposures to Chemical Agents HSDB® - Hazardous Substances Data Bank IARC Monographs.