General Information
Version
4.0
Revision date
2025-05-09
Product name
Propane
Product Synonyms
Dimethylmethane, Propane, Propyl Hydride
CAS No.
74-98-6
REACH No
Listed
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional use. Perform risk assessment prior to use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for consumer use
Emergency telephone
+44(0)8085 020202
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Air Products Plc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
GASTECH@airproducts.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable gases - Category 1A H220:Extremely flammable gas Gases under pressure - Liquefied gas. H280:Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H220:Extremely flammable gas. H280:Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Prevention
P210:Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Response
P377 Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 :In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
Storage
P403:Store in a well-ventilated place.
2.3 Other hazards
Can cause rapid suffocation. Extremely flammable liquefied gas. May form explosive mixtures in air. Vapors may spread long distances and ignite. Immediate fire and explosion hazard exists when mixed with air at concentrations exceeding the lower flammability limit (LFL). High concentrations that can cause rapid suffocation are within the flammable range and should not be entered. Avoid breathing gas. Direct contact with liquid can cause frostbite. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required. The product does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable gases - Category 1A H220:Extremely flammable gas. Gases under pressure - Liquefied gas. H280:Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
