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Propylene

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Propylene
Product Form
Gas.
Product Code
001046
Chemical Name
Propylene
Synonyms
propylene; 1-Propene; propylene in gaseous state, impure; propylene liquefied, impure; propene, pure; propylene, pure; Methylethene; Methylethylene; prop-1-ene; 1-Propylene; R 1270

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

A

Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates

manufacturer

259 North Radnor-Chester Road, Suite 100, Radnor, PA 19087-5283

1-610-687-5253

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

1-866-734-3438

24-hour

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Gas Cat. 1
Press. Gas (Liq.)

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS04 - Compressed gas

GHS04

Hazard Statements

H220 Extremely flammable gas.
H220 May form explosive mixtures with air.
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
H280 May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

Precautionary Statements

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P103 Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS'S) before use.
P103 Read label before use.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
P210 No smoking.
P234 Close valve after each use and when empty.
P241 Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction.
P243 Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure.
P244 Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use.
P270 Use a back flow preventative device in the piping.
P281 Approach suspected leak area with caution.
P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
P403 Always keep container in upright position.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
P410 Protect from sunlight.
Not applicable.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section.

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
propylene 115-07-1 100% No

Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.

Notes

There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are severe. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Symptoms: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Skin contact

Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. To avoid the risk of static discharges and gas ignition, soak contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Symptoms: No known significant effects or critical hazards. Frostbite: Try to warm up the frozen tissues and seek medical attention.

Eye contact

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.

Symptoms: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Ingestion

As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.

Symptoms: As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.

Immediate Medical Attention

Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

Unsuitable media

None known.

Specific hazards

Contains gas under pressure. Extremely flammable gas. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the risk of a subsequent explosion.

Instructions

Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Contact supplier immediately for specialist advice. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. If involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done without risk. If this is impossible, withdraw from area and allow fire to burn. Fight fire from protected location or maximum possible distance. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

Firefighter Protection

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Shut off all ignition sources. No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Avoid breathing gas. Provide adequate ventilation.

Small spill

Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.

Large spill

Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.

Environmental

Ensure emergency procedures to deal with accidental gas releases are in place to avoid contamination of the environment.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing gas. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Close valve after each use and when empty. Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement. Use only non-sparking tools. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous.

Storage

Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area. Store away from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials. Eliminate all ignition sources. Cylinders should be stored upright, with valve protection cap in place, and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over.

Hygiene

Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.

Fire prevention

Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Use only non-sparking tools.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. The engineering controls also need to keep gas, vapor or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.

Hands

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer, check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. It should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different for different glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures, consisting of several substances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated.

Eyes

Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn, unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: safety glasses with side-shields.

Respiratory

Based on the hazard and potential for exposure, select a respirator that meets the appropriate standard or certification. Respirators must be used according to a respiratory protection program to ensure proper fitting, training, and other important aspects of use. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Skin/Body

Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. When there is a risk of ignition from static electricity, wear anti-static protective clothing. For the greatest protection from static discharges, clothing should include anti-static overalls, boots and gloves. Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Environmental

Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Cloud Point
---
Appearance
---
Partition Coefficient
1.77
Odor
Mild.
Properties Status
---
Colour
Colorless.
Solubility In Water
0.2 g/l
Flammability
Extremely flammable in the presence of the following materials or conditions: open flames, sparks and static discharge and oxidizing materials.
Physical State
Gas. [Compressed gas.]
Auto Ignition Temperature
455°C (851°F)
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Boiling Point
-48°C (-54.4°F)
Flash Point
Closed cup: -107.78°C (-162°F)
Freezing Point
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Physical State Data
gas
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Evaporation Rate
Not available.
Vapor Pressure
136.6 (psig)
Melting Point
-185°C (-301°F)
Lower Explosive Limit
2%
Vapor Density
1.5 (Air = 1)
Relative Density
Not applicable.
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Ph
Not available.
Form
---
Softening Point
---
Density
0.11 (25°C / 77 to °F)
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Solubility
Not available.
Upper Explosive Limit
11%
Decomposition Temperature
Not available.
Solidification Point
---
Molecular Weight
42.09 g/mole
Voc Content
---
Bulk Density
---
Explosive Limits
---
Colour Intensity
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is stable.

Reactivity

No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

Hazardous reactions

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur. Hazardous polymerization: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Avoid

Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers to heat or sources of ignition.

Incompatible

Oxidizers

Decomposition

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Waste should not be disposed of untreated to the sewer unless fully compliant with the requirements of all authorities with jurisdiction.

Disposal

Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN1077
Shipping Name
PROPYLENE
Transport Class
2.1
IMDG

Transport within user's premises: always transport in closed containers that are upright and secure. Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in the event of an accident or spillage.

IATA

Transport within user's premises: always transport in closed containers that are upright and secure. Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in the event of an accident or spillage.

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Propylene known by?

Propylene is also known as: propylene; 1-Propene; propylene in gaseous state, impure; propylene liquefied, impure; propene, pure; propylene, pure; Methylethene; Methylethylene; prop-1-ene; 1-Propylene; R 1270

What is the hazard signal word for Propylene?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Propylene?

Propylene is a gas. [compressed gas.] with colorless. color. It has mild. odor.

What is the solubility of Propylene?

Not available.

What is Propylene used for?

Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.

What are the hazard statements for Propylene?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H220: Extremely flammable gas.
  • H220: May form explosive mixtures with air.
  • H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
  • H280: May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

What is the melting point of Propylene?

The melting point is -185°C (-301°F) and the boiling point is -48°C (-54.4°F).