General Information
Revision date
2016-10-01
Product name
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Product name
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Identification on the label/Trade name
Petroleum Gases, Liquefied
Product Synonyms
LPG, LP Gas, Propane, Butane, AutoGas
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
As an energy source in the residential, commercial and automotive markets A feedstock for the petrochemical industry and as a refrigerant
supplier name
ELGAS Ltd
Emergency telephone
+61 2 8094 3200, +61 3 9706 9897
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ELGAS Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H221, H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Gases: CATEGORY 1 Gases Under Pressure: Liquefied Gas
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H220 - Extremely flammable gas H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot sources. No smoking.
Response
P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 - Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Storage
P410 + P403. Store in a well-ventilated space.
2.3 Other hazards
High levels of exposure can lead to asphyxiation and fatal arrhythmia. Refer to Section 11 of the SDS.
