Norlab H197850LA User Manual

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Norlab · A Division of Norco, Inc.

Propane 0.0001% · 1.1% in Air

Revision Date: 5/16/2015

SDS Number: 2170

1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

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Manufacturer

Norlab - A Division of Norco, Inc.
898 W. Gowen Rd.
Boise, ID 83705

Contact:
Phone:
Web:

Quality Department
[phone]

www.norlab-gas.com

Product Name:
Revision Date:
Version:
SDS Number:
Common Name:
CAS Number:
Chemical Family:
Chemical Formula:
Synonyms:

Emergency Telephone Number: [phone] (CHEMTREC)

Propane 0.0001% - 1.1% in Air
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2170
Propane in Air
MIXTURE
Gas Mixture
C3H8 in Air
None

2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Inhalation: Product is relatively nontoxic. Inhalation of high propane concentrations may cause central nervous

system depression with dizziness, disorientation, in-coordination, nausea and narcosis. High
concentrations may also cause cardiac sensitization resulting in irregular heartbeat and may make the

Skin Contact: Contact with rapidly expanding gas near the point of release may cause frost bite with redness, skin color

Eye Contact: Contact with rapidly expanding gas near the point of release may cause frost bite.
Ingestion: None known. Ingestion is unlikely as product is a gas at room temperature.

individual more susceptible to cardiac effects of substances such as epinephrine and adrenaline.

change to gray or white and blistering.

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Norlab · A Division of Norco, Inc.

Propane 0.0001% · 1.1% in Air

Revision Date: 5/16/2015

SDS Number: 2170

NFPA:
HMIS III:

0 0

1 0

GHS Signal Word:

WARNING

GHS Hazard Pictograms:

Health = 1, Fire = 0, Reactivity = 0
H1/F0/PH3

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GHS Classifications:

Physical, Gases Under Pressure, Compressed Gas

GHS Phrases:

H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

GHS Precautionary Statements:

P410+403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well ventilated place.

Odorless, colorless, nonflammable gas. Inhalation of high concentrations of simple hydrocarbons can cause central
nervous system (CNS) depression and cardiac sensitization. Rapidly expanding gas may cause frostbite. Contents under
pressure. Use and store below 125 °F (52 °C).

3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredients:

CAS # I Percentage I Chemical Name

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­N/A I 98.9-99.9999% I Air

74-98-6 I 0.0001-1.1% I Propane

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Inhalation:

FIRST AID MEASURES

PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN
PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Conscious persons should be assisted to an uncontaminated area and inhale fresh air. Quick removal from
the contaminated area is most important. Unconscious persons should be moved to an uncontaminated
area, given assisted (artificial) respiration and supplemental oxygen. Further treatments should be
symptomatic

and supportive.

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

NorIab · A Division of Norco, Inc.

Propane 0.0001% · 1.1% in Air

Revision Date: 5/16/2015

SDS Number: 2170

Skin Contact:

Eye Contact:
Ingestion:

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labeling (see Section 2) and/or Section 11.

Note to Physician: Monitor cardiac rhythm and treat arrhythmias as necessary. DO NOT administer
stimulants such as epinephrine or adrenaline.

None required for gas. For frostbite, immerse skin in lukewarm water. DO NOT USE HOT WATER.
Obtain medical attention.

None required for gas. If frostbite is suspected, flush eyes with cool water for 15 minutes and obtain
immediate medical attention.

None required. Product is a gas at normal temperatures and conditions.

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Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available.

5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability: Not flammable
Flash Point: NA
Flash Point Method: NA
Burning Rate: Not determined
Autoignition Temp: Not determined
LEL:
UEL: NA

NA

Extinguishing Media:
Use as appropriate for surrounding material.

Special Hazards Arising From the Substance or Mixture:
Carbon Oxides
Nitrogen gas
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Oxygen gas

Advice for Firefighters:
Stop the flow of gas if it can be done without risk. Use water spray to cool surrounding containers. Continue to cool heat or
flame exposed containers until well after the flames are extinguished. Firefighters should wear a full-face piece,
NIOSH/MSHA- approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) operated in positive pressure mode and full turnout gear.

Further Information:
If incinerated, may release toxic fumes.
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
Not flammable. The
Cylinders may rupture violently from pressure when involved in a fire situation.
Product contains sufficient oxygen to support combustion.
See Section 7 for more information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for more information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

LEL

for propane is 2.2% in air.