L.P.G. |
Synonyms & Trade Names Bottled gas, Compressed petroleum gas, Liquefied hydrocarbon gas, Liquefied petroleum gas, LPG [Note: A fuel mixture of propane, propylene, butanes, and butylenes.] |
CAS No. 68476-85-7 |
RTECS No. SE7545000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1075 115 |
FormulaC3H8/?C3H6/?C4H10/?C4H8 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 1.72-2.37 mg/m3 |
IDLH 2000 ppm [10% LEL]
See: 68476857 |
Exposure Limits TWA 1000 ppm (1800 mg/m3)
TWA 1000 ppm (1800 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH S93 (II-2)
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless, noncorrosive, odorless gas when pure. [Note: A foul-smelling odorant is usually added. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.] |
MW: 42-58 |
BP: >-44°F |
FRZ: ? |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: >1 atm |
IP: 10.95 eV |
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Fl.P: NA (Gas) |
UEL: 9.5% (Propane) 8.5% (Butane) |
LEL: 2.1% (Propane) 1.9% (Butane) |
RGasD: 1.45-2.00 |
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| Flammable Gas |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, chlorine dioxide |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact (liquid) |
Symptoms dizziness, drowsiness, asphyxia; liquid: frostbite |
Target Organs respiratory system, central nervous system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Frostbite
Eyes: Frostbite
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Frostbite wash |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately (liquid)
Skin: Water flush immediately (liquid)
Breathing: Respiratory support
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Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 2000 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION
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