PROPANE

Move the exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Soak contact area in tepid water to alleviate the immediate effects

Symptoms: frostbite and burns.

Flush eyes with water immediately while holding the eyelids open. Remove contact lenses, if worn, after initial flushing, and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes.

No specific first aid measures are required because this material is a gas.

Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below the recommended exposure limits. Use in a well-ventilated area. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.

Suggested materials for protective gloves include: Viton or Nitrile plus an inner liner of acrylic or wool for frostbite protection.

Wear eye protection such as safety glasses, chemical goggles, or faceshields if engineering controls or work practices are not adequate to prevent eye contact.

Determine if airborne concentrations are below the recommended occupational exposure limits for jurisdiction of use. If airborne concentrations are above the acceptable limits, wear an approved respirator that provides adequate protection from this material, such as: Supplied-Air Respirator. Wear an approved positive pressure air-supplying respirator unless ventilation or other engineering controls are adequate to maintain a minimal oxygen content of 19.5% by volume under normal atmospheric pressure. Use a positive pressure air-supplying respirator in circumstances where air-purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection.

Wear protective clothing if engineering controls or work practices are not adequate to prevent skin contact. Selection of protective clothing may include gloves, apron, boots, and complete facial protection depending on operations conducted.