General Information
Revision date
2020-11-15
Product name
Propane
Chemical name
propane
CAS No.
74-98-6
supplier name
Airgas USA, LLC
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Airgas USA, LLC
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
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May cause frostbite. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. May form explosive mixtures with air.
Precautionary statements
General : Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction. Always keep container in upright position. Approach suspected leak area with caution.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Response
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
Storage
« Protect from sunlicht. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
Not applicable.
2.3 Other hazards
Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas
