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LPG MSDS-liquid-petroleum-gas-lpg
LPG MSDS-liquid-petroleum-gas-lpg
Section 1. Identification
Product name Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Product code 0000003098
SDS no. 0000003098
Historic SDS no. YSUY7
Use of the substance/mixture Fuel for internal combustion engines. Fuel for domestic cooking and heating.
For specific application advice see appropriate Technical Data Sheet or consult our
company representative.
Product type Liquefied gas.
Supplier BP Oil New Zealand Limited
Ground floor and 1st floor
Watercare House
73 Remuera Road
Newmarket
Auckland
New Zealand
Other hazards which do not This material is an asphyxiant. Asphyxiants may reduce the oxygen concentration in
result in classification the air to dangerous levels. Symptoms of lack of oxygen include increased depth
and frequency of breathing, air hunger, dizziness, headache, nausea or loss of
consciousness.
Cold burns (frostbite) will result from skin/ eye contact with liquid.
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Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients
Substance/mixture Mixture
Petroleum gas. A small quantity (typically up to 50 ppm) of ethyl mercaptan (stenching agent) is commonly added to assist in leak
detection.
Ingredient name % CAS number
Propane 55 - 70 74-98-6
Isobutane 18 - 28 75-28-5
Butane 10 - 16 106-97-8
propylene 0-5 115-07-1
Ethane <2 74-84-0
Butylene 0.1 - 0.5 25167-67-3
There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require
reporting in this section.
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.
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Section 5. Firefighting measures
Special precautions for fire- No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
fighters Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use
water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. If involved in fire, shut off flow
immediately if it can be done without risk. If this is impossible, withdraw from area
and allow fire to burn. Fight fire from protected location or maximum possible
distance. In case of fire, allow gas to burn if flow cannot be shut off immediately.
Apply water from a safe distance to cool container and protect surrounding areas.
Every precaution must be taken to keep containers cool to avoid the possibility of a
boiling liquid expanding vapour explosion (BLEVE). Eliminate all ignition sources if
safe to do so.
Special protective Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
equipment for fire-fighters breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure
mode. For incidents involving large quantities, thermally insulated undergarments
and thick textile or leather gloves should be worn.
Remark May form explosive mixtures with air.
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Section 7. Handling and storage
Conditions for safe storage, Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved
including any area. Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible
incompatibilities materials (see Section 10). Eliminate all ignition sources. Keep away from heat and
direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.
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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Eye protection Recommended: face shield and splash goggles.
Hand protection Recommended: To prevent cold burns and frostbite wear cold resistant and
impervious gauntlets/gloves. Nitrile gloves.
Skin protection Use of protective clothing is good industrial practice. When handling cylinders wear
protective footwear and suitable gloves. Cotton or polyester/cotton overalls will only
provide protection against light superficial contamination that will not soak through to
the skin. Overalls should be laundered on a regular basis. When the risk of skin
exposure is high (e.g. when cleaning up spillages or if there is a risk of splashing)
then chemical resistant aprons and/or impervious chemical suits and boots will be
required. Wear suitable protective clothing. Footwear highly resistant to chemicals.
When there is a risk of ignition from static electricity, wear anti-static protective
clothing. For greatest effectiveness against static electricity, overalls, boots and
gloves should all be anti-static. When there is a risk of ignition wear inherently fire
resistant protective clothes and gloves. Work clothing / overalls should be
laundered on a regular basis. Laundering of contaminated work clothing should only
be done by professional cleaners who have been told about the hazards of the
contamination. Always keep contaminated work clothing away from uncontaminated
work clothing and uncontaminated personal clothes. When the risk of skin
exposure is high (from experience this could apply to the following tasks: cleaning
work, maintenance and service, filling and transfer, taking samples and cleaning up
spillages) then a chemical protective suit and boots will be required. Personal
protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before
handling this product.
Respiratory protection Recommended: Approved air-supplied breathing apparatus must be worn where
there is a risk of oxygen deficiency (i.e. low oxygen
concentration).
Thermal hazards If there is a risk of contact with the liquid, all protective equipment worn should be
suitable for use with extremely low temperature materials.
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Section 11. Toxicological information
Product/ingredient name Test Experiment Result Remarks
Propane OECD 471 Experiment: In vitro Negative -
Subject: Non-
mammalian species
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Section 12. Ecological information
Product/ingredient Species Result/Test Exposure Effects Remarks
name
Propane Algae Acute EC50 11. 96 hours - -
89 mg/l
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Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Classes PG* Label Additional
information name information
New Zealand UN1075 Petroleum gases, 2.1 - Hazchem code 2YE
Class liquefied
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Section 16. Other information
Key to abbreviations Varies = may contain one or more of the following 64741-88-4, 64741-89-5,
64741-95-3, 64741-96-4, 64742-01-4, 64742-44-5, 64742-45-6, 64742-52-5,
64742-53-6, 64742-54-7, 64742-55-8, 64742-56-9, 64742-57-0, 64742-58-1,
64742-62-7, 64742-63-8, 64742-65-0, 64742-70-7, 72623-85-9, 72623-86-0,
72623-87-1
Notice to reader
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contained in it is accurate as of the date specified below. No warranty or representation, express or implied is made as to the
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The data and advice given apply when the product is sold for the stated application or applications. You should not use the product
other than for the stated application or applications without seeking advice from BP Group.
It is the user’s obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The BP
Group shall not be responsible for any damage or injury resulting from use, other than the stated product use of the material, from
any failure to adhere to recommendations, or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the material. Purchasers of the product for
supply to a third party for use at work, have a duty to take all necessary steps to ensure that any person handling or using the
product is provided with the information in this sheet. Employers have a duty to tell employees and others who may be affected of
any hazards described in this sheet and of any precautions that should be taken. You can contact the BP Group to ensure that
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