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EC/CAS
74-85-1
Name of the chemical
Ethen; Ethylen
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-10-08
Product name
MarkWest Ethane
Product Synonyms
Ethane
Chemical name
Hydrocarbon Gas
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Hydrocarbon
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P a subsidiary of MPLX LP
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Compressed Gas Simple asphyxiant - Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with product may cause frostbite.
2.2 Label elements
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Danger Extremely flammable gas Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause frostbite Appearance Colorless Compressed Gas Physical State Gas Odor Odorless
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Avoid breathing gas/vapors Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Response
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Protect from sunlight Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container at an approved waste disposal plant
