MASTER APPLIANCE CORP -- BUTANE FUEL  -- 9140-00N051318
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BUTANE FUEL
MSDS Date:06/08/1993
FSC:9140
NIIN:00N051318
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MASTER APPLIANCE CORP
Address:2420 18TH STREET
Box:68
City:RACINE
State:WI
ZIP:53401
Country:US
Info Phone Num:217-748-6784
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:83284
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MASTER APPLIANCE CORP
Address:2420 18TH ST
Box:City:RACINE
State:WI
ZIP:53401-5000
Country:US
Phone:414-633-7791/212-748-6784
CAGE:83284

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PROPANE, 2-METHYL-; (ISOBUTANE)
CAS:75-28-5
RTECS #:TZ4300000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:800 PPM (MFR)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT;
    DIZZINESS, DISORIENTATION, HEADACHE, EXCITATION, CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM DEPRESSION, ANESTHESIA. SKIN: FREEZE BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE OXYGEN/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . EYES:
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK
     ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN: FLUSHW/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL
    MD .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:-100F,-73C
Lower Limits:1.4%
Upper Limits:9.5%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL CONTAINERS. AVOID
    ROCKETING CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS GENERATE PRESSURE WHEN HEATED
    CAUSING VIOLENT BURSTING & DANGEROUS PROPELLING OF CONTAINERS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:PROTECT FROM IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA
    THOROUGHLY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BELOW 120F. IN CASE OF
    ACCIDENTAL PUNCTURING WITH FORK LIFT, SHUT OFF LIFT & IGNITION
    SOURCES. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST FOR SMALL ENCLOSED WORK AREAS. MECHANICAL
    (GENERAL) ADEQUATE FOR STORAGE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKER GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NOT REQUIRED FOR NORMAL HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:11F,-12C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-216F,-138C
Vapor Pres:2378
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:0.580 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR GAS WITH LIGHT ETHEREAL ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXYGEN AND STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT ESTABLISHED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON OXIDES FORMED WHEN BURNED.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS. CONSULT WITH APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AGENCY PRIOR
    TO DISPOSAL.

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