| SECTION
1 – PRODUCT INFORMATION |
| Product
Name: |
PROPANE |
WHIMIS
CLASSIFICATION |
| Trade
Name: |
LPG
(Liquified Petroleum Gas),
LP Gas |
Class
A:Compressed Gas |
| Class
B: Flammable Gas |
| Chemical
Formula: |
C3 H 8 |
U.N.
No: 1075 |
| Chemical
Classification: |
HYDROCARBON |
| Supplier (Present indigenous producer): |
| |
Gas Authority of India Limited, LPG Recovery Plant, Vijaipur, Raghogarh,
Dist:Guna; M.P.
Contact: 07544 73112
|
|
| Hazchem
No. |
2 |
| C.A.S.
No.: |
74–98-6 |
| Shipping
Name: |
PROPANE |
| Codes/Label: |
FLAMMABLE
GAS |
| Application and Use |
Propane is commonly used as a fuel for heating, cooking, automobiles, forklifttrucks, crop drying, and welding and cutting operations. Propane is used in industry as a refrigerant, solvent and as a chemical feedstock. |
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| SECTION 4 – FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD |
| Flammability: |
YES |
Lower Flammable Limit: |
2.1% |
| Auto-ignition Temperature: |
466 O C |
Higher Flammable Limit: |
9.5% |
| Flash Point: |
104 O C |
TDG Flammability: |
NA |
| Explosion Sensitivity to Impact: |
No |
Hazardous polymerization: |
No |
| Explosion Sensitivity to static electricity: |
Yes |
Combustible Liquid: |
Yes |
| Hazardous Combustion Products: |
CO2 |
Explosive Material: |
Yes |
| Corrosive Material: |
No |
Flammable Material: |
Yes |
| Oxidiser: |
No |
Pyrophoric Material: |
No |
| Organic Peroxide: |
No |
Fire & Explosive Hazards: |
Explosive air -vapour mixtures may form if allowed to leak to atmosphere |
| Products Evolved due to heat or combustion |
Carbon Monoxide when air is deficient |
| Fire Extinguishing Precautions: |
Use water spray to cool exposed tanks. Do not extinguish fire unless the source of the escaping gas that is fueling the fire can be turned off. Fire can be extinguished with carbon dioxide and/or dry chemical (BC). Container metal shells require cooling with water to prevent flame impingement and the weakening of metal. If sufficient water is not available to protect the container shell from weakening, the area will be required to be evacuated. If gas has not ignited, liquid or vapour may be dispersed by water spray or flooding. |
| SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY DATA |
| Chemical Stability: |
Yes |
| Incompatibility with other materials: |
Strong oxidizing agents |
| Hazardous Reaction Products: |
Deficient primary and secondary air can produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and other hydrocarbon compounds during combustion |
| Hazardous Polymerisation: |
Will not occur |
| Conditions to avoid: |
Keep separate from oxidizing agents. Gas explodes spontaneously when mixed with chloride dioxide |
| Incompatibility: |
Remove sources of ignition and observe distance requirements for storage tanks from combustible material, drains and openings to building |
| SECTION 6 – TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIAL |
| Inhalation: |
Simple asphyxiant. No effect at concentrations of 10,000 ppm (break exposures). Higher concentrations may cause central nervous system disorder and/or damage. Lack of oxygen may cause dizziness, loss of coordination, weakness, fatigue, euphoria, mental confusion, blurred vision, convulsions, breathing fatigue, coma and death. Breathing high vapour concentrations (saturated vapours) for a few minutes may be fatal. Saturated vapours may be encountered in confined spaces and/or under conditions of poor ventilation. Avoid breathing vapours or mist. |
| Skin and Eye contact: |
Exposure to vapourising liquid may cause frostbite (cold burns) and permanent eye damage. |
| Ingestion: |
Not considered to be a hazard. |
| Acute Exposure: |
The acute toxicity of this product is expected to be inhalation. 4 hour LC50=280,000ppm(Rat) |
| Chronic Exposure: |
There are no reported effects from long term low level exposure. |
| Sensitization to Product: |
Skin: Unknown |
| Respiratory: Unknown |
| Carcinogenicity, Reproductive Toxicity, Teratogenicity, Mutagenicity: |
No effects reported |
| SECTION 8 – EMERGENCY AND FIRST-AID PROCEDURES |
| FIRST AID: |
SPILL OR LEAK |
| EYES: |
Should eye contact with liquid occur, flush eyes with lukewarm water for 15 minutes. Obtain immediate medical care. |
Eliminate leak if possible. |
| Eliminate source of ignition. |
| SKIN: |
In case of “Cold Burn” from Contact with Liquid, immediately place affected area in lukewarm water and keep at this temperature until circulation returns. If fingers or hands are frostbitten, have the victim hold his hand next to his body such as under the arm pit. Obtain immediate medical care. |
Ensure cylinder is upright |
| INGESTION: |
Get immediate medical attention Do not induce vomiting. Nothing by mouth, if Unconscious. |
Disperse vapours with hose streams using fog nozzles. |
| INHALATION: |
Remove person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult or has stopped, administer artificial respiration. Obtain immediate medical care. |
Monitor low areas as Propane is heavier than air and can settle into low areas. Remain upwind of leak. Keep people away. Prevent vapour and/or liquid from entering sewers, basements or confined areas. In all cases, shutdown transfer operation and stop Leak. |
| SECTION 9 – TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE |
| Transport and store cylinders and tanks secured in an upright position in a ventilated space away from ignition sources (so the pressure relief valve is in contact with the vapour space of the cylinder or tank). |
Empty cylinders and tanks may contain product residue. Do not pressurize, cut, heat or weld empty containers. |
| Transport, handle and store according to CCoE norms |
| Do not store with oxidizing agents, oxygen or chlorine cylinders |
Follow rules for storing and handling of flammable and compressed gases |
Keep the Propane-rated vessels away from:
(a) combustible,
(b) oxidizers,
(c) source of ignition |
Store Propane in Propane-rated vessels (Bullets) upright in an area that is:-
(a) cool (below 51 OC),
(b) dry,
(c) well ventilated,
(d) separate |
Ground all drums and transfer vessels including the Tank-trucks |
Use non-sparking:
(a) ventilation system,
(b) electrical equipment |
Transportation of Dangerous Goods -TDG
-TDG Classification: Flammable Gas 2.1
-TDG Shipping Name: Liquified Petroleum Gas (Propane)
-TDG Special Provisions: 56, 90, 102
-PIN Number: UN1075 |
Outdoor storage preferred |
| SECTION 10 – SAFETY MATERIALS IN GIRI ENERGY TANK TRUCKS |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL KIT: |
CREW KIT: |
| Emergency Medical Kit consists of: |
Crew Kit consists of: |
| 1. Hydrogen Peroxide (antiseptic) |
1. GIRI ENERGY uniform (non-synthetic) |
| 2. Merbromine Solution (for disinfection) |
2. Flourescent jacket |
| 3. Rolled absorbent gauze |
3. Gloves |
| 4. Adhesive tape |
4. Adhesive tape |
| 5. Cotton roll |
5. Special cap |
| 6. A pair of scissors |
6. Chemical-splash goggles |
| 7. Tablets: anti-diahorreal, anti-inflamatory, analgesic |
|
| 8. Soframycin Skin Cream for cuts, burns |
| SAFETY MATERIAL |
TANK-TRUCK BODY |
| 1. Two Safety boards with stand |
1. Hazchem warning visibly printed |
| 2. First Aid Kit |
2. Tank-Truck rear bumper with flourscent strips in bold bands and cat-eyes |
| 3. Safety Data Sheet |
3. Safety warning on the side of the Tank-trucks |
| SECTION 11 – EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS |
| 1. GAIL VIJAIPUR |
PHONE |
07544 73112 |
| Address |
GAS AUTHORITY OF INDIA LIMITED LPG RECOVERY PLANT, VIJAIPUR, GUNA, M.P. |
| 2. GIRI LOGISTICS, VIJAIPUR |
PHONE |
07544 62382 |
| FAX |
07544 62788 |
| Email |
vjp@girilogistics.com |
| Address |
MIG 35, SADA COLONY,VIJAIPUR, GUNA |
| 3. GIRI LOGISTICS, MUMBAI |
PHONE |
022 8242588 |
| FAX |
022 830 3292 |
| Email |
roshan@girilogistics.com |
| INCASE OF ANY DISASTER / GAS LEAKAGE |
CONTACT THE NEAREST POLICE STATION AS WELL AS GAIL, OR ONGC/IOC/BPC/HPC/IBP/OIL INSTALLATION NEAR-BY THE SITE, OR THE NEAREST BOTTLING PLANT OF GOVT. COMPANIES OR PRIVATE COMPANIES, AND SEEK HELP. CONTACT THE LOCAL FIRE BRIGADE AT ALL TIMES. |
