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Propane

SYNONYMS

Appearance	Colourless
Odour	Odourless
UN Number	1978
MFAG Table	310

Dimethylmethane Petroleum gas Propyl hydride PRP

The Main Hazard

FLAMMABLE

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

STOP GAS SUPPLY. Do not extinguish tlame untii gas or liquid suppfy has been shut off, to avotd possibilny of explosive re-igmtion Extinguish with dry powder, halon or carbon dioxide Cool tanks and surrounding areas with water spray

DO NOT DELAY Flood eye gently with elear, fresh water. Force eye open if necessary. Continue washing tor at least 15 minut es. Obtam medical adv»ce or assistance as soon as possible

on skin

DO NOT DELAY. Remove contammated ctothing. Flood affected area with water. Handle patient gently. Continue washing for at least 15 mmutes. immerse frost-bttten area m warm water untii thawed Obtam medical advice or assistance as soon as possible.

Vapour

inhaled

REMOVE VtCTIM TO FRESH AIR Remove contammated doihing. If breathing has stopped or is weak or irregular. gn/e mouth to mouth/nose resuscitation or oxygen, as necessary Obtam medical advKe or ass»stance as soon as possible

Spillage

STOP THE FLOW. Avoid contact with liquid or vapour Extinguish sources of ignition. Flood with large amounts of water to disperse the spili, and to prevent bnttle fracture Inform port authonties or coastguard of spili

Health Data TLV 1000 ppm Odour threshold Odourless

_Asphyxiant_but may bi» itenehed to ald detectlon

Effect	W ON EYES Tissue damage due to frost-bite	Personal protection
of	ON SKIN Ttssue damage due to frost-bite	Splash-resistant suit, goggles or face shield.
liquid	BY SKIN ABSORPTION Not absorbed through skin BY INGESTION Not pertment	gloves and boots
Effect	ON EYES CokJ vapour couid cause frost-bue
of	ON SKIN Cokl vapour couid cause frost-bite
vapour	WHEN INHALED Acute effect Asphyxiation Headaches, dizziness, unconsoousness and even death Chrome effect Slight narcotic effea.