SDS

Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: PROPANE Page 3 of 5
SECTION 6 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Ventilation:
Local or general exhaust required if used in an enclosed area in order to keep concentrations below the lower explosive
limit.
Respiratory:
Use atmosphere supplied respirators in the event of oxygen deficiency.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus should be used for fire fighting.
Use a NIOSH / MSHA approved SCBA.
Eye Protection:
Goggles or face shield may be needed when handling pressurized gases.
Other Protective Equipment:
Use explosion-proof equipment.
SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Environmental Effects:
Most components of propane are heavier than air and will stay in low lying areas if ventilation or wind is not present.
Steps To Be Taken In Case Of Spill, Leak Or Release:
Keep public away. Shut off source if possible to do so without hazard. Wear appropriate safety equipment if
conditions warrant. Protect from ignition. Ventilate area thoroughly. Advise local and state emergency services
agencies, if appropriate.
Waste Disposal Method:
Preferred method of disposal is burning as a vapor in a properly designed flare. Special care must be taken to ensure
complete dissipation of propane below lower explosive limit.
SECTION 8 - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Product should be handled and stored in accordance with industry accepted practices. In the absence of specific local code
requirements, NFPA or OSHA requirements should be followed. Use appropriate grounding and bonding practices. Store
in properly closed containers that are appropriately labeled. Do not expose to heat, open flame, strong oxidizers or other
sources of ignition.
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM)
Industry experience indicates that natural gas may contain small amounts of radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas.
The solid decay products of radon, called radon daughters, can accumulate inside production and process equipment
handling natural gas liquids. Scales, deposits, and sludges from this equipment may have a significant accumulation of this
NORM.
Gamma radiation may be detected above background external to equipment contaminated with this type of NORM. Such
equipment should be assessed for external gamma radiation; access around the equipment may need to be restricted in
accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.96 during operation. Regardless of external gamma radiation levels, this equipment
should also be assumed to be internally contaminated with long half-life decay products that emit beta and alpha radiation,
which is a radiation hazard if inhaled or ingested. Unless measurements indicate otherwise, steps should be taken to
minimize skin and inhalation exposure to NORM dusts/mists by wearing personal protective clothing (such as Tyvek ®
(DuPont), utilizing respiratory protection (minimum of HEPA filter), and practicing good personal hygiene.