General Information
Revision date
2004-06-18
Product name
PROPANE
Product Synonyms
(LPG) Dimethyl Methane, Liquified Petroleum Gas TDG (Canada) CLASSIFICATION: 2.1 WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: A, B1
Chemical name
Propane
CAS No.
74-98-6
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
The BOC Group, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Odorless, colorless flammable gas. Dangerous fire and explosion hazard. Avoid heat, sparks and flames. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression and cardiac sensitization. Rapidly expanding gas may cause frostbite. Contents under pressure. Use and store below 125 °F.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin Contact Skin Absorption Eye Contact Inhalation Ingestion No Yes No
Potential health effects
Exposure Limits Irritant Sensitization Yes No Teratogen Reproductive Hazard Mutagen No Synergistic Effects None Reported
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known
Environmental effects
Not expected to be toxic to fish and wildlife
