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Safety Data Sheet

HYDROGEN SULFIDE 200.0PPM, N-PENTANE


0.8%, N-BUTANE 0.8%, ISO-PENTANE 0.8%,
ISO-HEXANE 0.8%, ISO-BUTANE 0.8%,
ROPANE 0.8%, NITROGEN 4.0%, CARBON
DIOXIDE 2.0%, ETHANE 2.0%, METHANE
BALANCE.
Gulf Cryo
UAE: +971-4-8090000
Jordan: +962-6-5677904
Qatar: +974-4-4114312
Kuwait: +965-9-7201212
Egypt: +202-2-4155861
Turkey: +902-3-24363204
KSA: +966-3-8126914

Section 1: Product and Company Identification


Gulf Cryo
UAE: +971-4-8090000
Jordan: +962-6-5677904
Qatar: +974-4-4114312
Kuwait: +965-9-7201212
Egypt: +202-2-4155861
Turkey: +902-3-24363204
KSA: +966-3-8126914

Product Code: HYDROGEN SULFIDE 200.0PPM, N-PENTANE 0.8%, N-BUTANE 0.8%, ISO-PENTANE 0.8%, ISO-
HEXANE 0.8%, ISO-BUTANE 0.8%, ROPANE 0.8%, NITROGEN 4.0%, CARBON DIOXIDE 2.0%, ETHANE 2.0%,
METHANE BALANCE.
Synonyms:
Recommended Use:
Usage Restrictions:

Section 2: Hazards Identification

Danger
Hazard Classification:
Aspiration Hazard (Category 1)
Flammable (Category 1)
Gases Under Pressure
Reproductive Toxicity (Category 2)
Specific target organ toxicity (Repeated Exposure) (Category 2)
Specific target organ toxicity (Single Exposure) (Category 3)

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Hazard Statements:
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Extremely flammable gas
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
May cause respiratory irritation;
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Toxic to aquatic life
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements
Prevention:
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/ vapors/spray..
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.

Response:
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
Immediately call a poison center or doctor.
Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Storage:
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Protect from sunlight.
Store locked up.

Disposal:
Dispose of contents and/or container in accordance with applicable regulations.

Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

CAS # Concentration
Hydrogen Sulfide 7783-06-4 200.0PPM
n-Pentane 109-66-0 0.8%
N-Butane 106-97-8 0.8%
iso-Pentane 78-78-4 0.8%
Hexane 110-54-3 0.8%
Isobutane 75-28-5 0.8%
Propane 74-98-6 0.8%
Nitrogen 7727-37-9 4.0%
Carbon Dioxide 124-38-9 2.0%
Ethane 74-84-0 2.0%
Methane 74-82-8 Balance
Chemical Chemical Family Trade Names
Substance
Hydrogen HYDROGEN Inorganic gases HYDROGEN SULFIDE (H2S); DIHYDROGEN MONOSULFIDE; DIHYDROGEN
Sulfide SULFIDE SULFIDE; HYDROSULFURIC ACID; SULFUR DIHYDRIDE; SULFURETED
HYDROGEN; SULFUR HYDRIDE; STINK DAMP; SEWER GAS; RCRA U135; UN
1053; H2S

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Chemical Chemical Family Trade Names
Substance
n-Pentane N-PENTANE Hydrocarbons, PENTANE; AMYL HYDRIDE; UN 1265; C5H12
Aliphatic, Saturated
N-Butane Butane Hydrocarbons, N-BUTANE; LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS; NORMAL BUTANE; BUTYL HYDRIDE;
Aliphatic, Saturated LPG; UN 1011; C4H10
iso- ISOPENTANE Hydrocarbons, 2-METHYLBUTANE; ETHYLDIMETHYLMETHANE; ISOAMYLHYDRIDE;
Pentane Aliphatic, Saturated BUTANE,2-METHYL-; 1,1,2-TRIMETHYLETHANE; C5H12
Hexane HEXANE Hydrocarbons, N-HEXANE; 1-HEXANE; HEXYL HYDRIDE; 1-HEXANE; NORMAL HEXANE;
Aliphatic, Saturated SKELLYSOLVE B; UN 1208; CAPROYL HYDRIDE; C6H14
Isobutane ISOBUTANE Hydrocarbons, 2-METHYL PROPANE; TRIMETHYL METHANE; UN 1969; C4H10
Aliphatic, Saturated
Propane PROPANE Hydrocarbons, N-PROPANE; DIMETHYLMETHANE; PROPYL HYDRIDE; R-290;
Aliphatic, Saturated PROPYLHYDRIDE; LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS; LPG; >96% NATURAL
GRADE; >99.9% PURE GRADE; UN 1978; C3H8
Nitrogen NITROGEN, Inorganic gases DIATOMIC NITROGEN; DINITROGEN; NITROGEN; NITROGEN-14; NITROGEN
COMPRESSED GAS; UN 1066; N2
GAS
Carbon CARBON DIOXIDE, Inorganic gases CARBONIC ACID GAS; CARBONIC ANHYDRIDE; CARBON DIOXIDE; CARBON
Dioxide GAS OXIDE; UN 1013; CO2
Ethane ETHANE Hydrocarbons, BIMETHYL; ETHANE, COMPRESSED; METHYLMETHANE; DIMETHYL; ETHYL
Aliphatic, Saturated HYDRIDE; UN 1035; C2H6
Methane METHANE, Hydrocarbons, FIRE DAMP; MARSH GAS; METHYL HYDRIDE; NATURAL GAS; METHANE; UN
COMPRESSED Aliphatic, Saturated 1971; R50; CH4
GAS

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Skin Contact Eye Contact Ingestion Inhalation Note to Physicians


Hydrogen Wash skin with soap and Flush eyes with If a large amount is If adverse effects occur, For inhalation, consider
Sulfide water for at least 15 plenty of water for swallowed, get remove to uncontaminated oxygen.
minutes while removing at least 15 medical attention. area. Give artificial
contaminated clothing and minutes. Then get respiration if not breathing.
shoes. Get medical immediate medical If breathing is difficult,
attention, if needed. attention. oxygen should be
Thoroughly clean and dry administered by qualified
contaminated clothing and personnel. Get immediate
shoes before reuse. medical attention.
n-Pentane Wash skin with soap and Flush eyes with Aspiration hazard. If adverse effects occur, Not available
water for at least 15 plenty of water for DO NOT induce remove to uncontaminated
minutes while removing at least 15 vomiting. If vomiting area. Give artificial
contaminated clothing and minutes. Then get occurs, keep head respiration if not breathing.
shoes. immediate medical lower than hips to Get immediate medical
attention. help prevent attention.
aspiration. Get
immediate medical
attention. Give
artificial respiration if
not breathing.
N-Butane If frostbite or freezing Contact with liquid: Not likely route of If adverse effects occur, For inhalation, consider
occur, immediately flush Immediately flush exposure. remove to uncontaminated oxygen.
with plenty of lukewarm eyes with plenty of area. Give artificial
water (105-115 F; 41-46 water for at least respiration if not breathing.
C). DO NOT USE HOT 15 minutes. Then If breathing is difficult,
WATER. If warm water is get immediate oxygen should be
not available, gently wrap medical attention. administered by qualified
affected parts in blankets. personnel. Get immediate
Get immediate medical medical attention.
attention.

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Skin Contact Eye Contact Ingestion Inhalation Note to Physicians
iso- Wash skin with soap and Flush eyes with If a large amount is If adverse effects occur, None
Pentane water for at least 15 plenty of water for swallowed, get remove to uncontaminated
minutes while removing at least 15 medical attention. area. Give artificial
contaminated clothing and minutes. Then get respiration if not breathing.
shoes. Get medical immediate medical Get immediate medical
attention, if needed. attention. attention.
Thoroughly clean and dry
contaminated clothing and
shoes before reuse.
Hexane Wash skin with soap and Flush eyes with Aspiration hazard. If adverse effects occur, There is no specific
water for at least 15 plenty of water for DO NOT induce remove to uncontaminated antidote. Treatment of
minutes while removing at least 15 vomiting. If vomiting area. Give artificial overexposure should be
contaminated clothing and minutes. Then get occurs, keep head respiration if not breathing. directed at the control of
shoes. Get medical immediate medical lower than hips to If breathing is difficult, symptoms and the clinical
attention, if needed. attention. help prevent oxygen should be condition of the patient.
Thoroughly clean and dry aspiration. Get administered by qualified Long-term exposure to n-
contaminated clothing and immediate medical personnel. Get immediate hexane can cause
shoes before reuse. attention. Give medical attention. damage to the peripheral
artificial respiration if nervous system.
not breathing.
Isobutane If frostbite or freezing Contact with liquid: If a large amount is If adverse effects occur, For inhalation, consider
occur, immediately flush Immediately flush swallowed, get remove to uncontaminated oxygen.
with plenty of lukewarm eyes with plenty of medical attention. area. Give artificial
water (105-115 F; 41-46 water for at least respiration if not breathing.
C). DO NOT USE HOT 15 minutes. Then If breathing is difficult,
WATER. If warm water is get immediate oxygen should be
not available, gently wrap medical attention. administered by qualified
affected parts in blankets. personnel. Get immediate
Get immediate medical medical attention.
attention.
Propane If frostbite or freezing Contact with liquid: If a large amount is If adverse effects occur, For inhalation, consider
occur, immediately flush Immediately flush swallowed, get remove to uncontaminated oxygen.
with plenty of lukewarm eyes with plenty of medical attention. area. Give artificial
water (105-115 F; 41-46 water for at least respiration if not breathing.
C). DO NOT USE HOT 15 minutes. Then If breathing is difficult,
WATER. If warm water is get immediate oxygen should be
not available, gently wrap medical attention. administered by qualified
affected parts in blankets. personnel. Get immediate
Get immediate medical medical attention.
attention.
Nitrogen Wash exposed skin with Flush eyes with If a large amount is If adverse effects occur, For inhalation, consider
soap and water. plenty of water. swallowed, get remove to uncontaminated oxygen.
medical attention. area. Give artificial
respiration if not breathing.
If breathing is difficult,
oxygen should be
administered by qualified
personnel. Get immediate
medical attention.
Carbon If frostbite or freezing Contact with liquid: Do not induce If adverse effects occur, For inhalation, consider
Dioxide occur, immediately flush Immediately flush vomiting. remove to uncontaminated oxygen.
with plenty of lukewarm eyes with plenty of area. Give artificial
water (105-115 F; 41-46 water for at least respiration if not breathing.
C). DO NOT USE HOT 15 minutes. Then If breathing is difficult,
WATER. If warm water is get immediate oxygen should be
not available, gently wrap medical attention. administered by qualified
affected parts in blankets. personnel. Get immediate
Get immediate medical medical attention.
attention.

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Skin Contact Eye Contact Ingestion Inhalation Note to Physicians
Ethane If frostbite or freezing Contact with liquid: If a large amount is If adverse effects occur, For inhalation, consider
occur, immediately flush Immediately flush swallowed, get remove to uncontaminated oxygen.
with plenty of lukewarm eyes with plenty of medical attention. area. Give artificial
water (105-115 F; 41-46 water for at least respiration if not breathing.
C). DO NOT USE HOT 15 minutes. Then If breathing is difficult,
WATER. If warm water is get immediate oxygen should be
not available, gently wrap medical attention. administered by qualified
affected parts in blankets. personnel. Get immediate
Get immediate medical medical attention.
attention.
Methane Wash exposed skin with Flush eyes with If a large amount is If adverse effects occur, For inhalation, consider
soap and water. plenty of water. swallowed, get remove to uncontaminated oxygen.
medical attention. area. Give artificial
respiration if not breathing.
If breathing is difficult,
oxygen should be
administered by qualified
personnel. Get immediate
medical attention.

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media Products of Combustion Protection of Firefighters


Hydrogen Let burn unless leak can be stopped Sulfur oxides ▪ Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
Sulfide immediately. Large fires: Use regular facepiece.
foam or flood with fine water spray. ▪ Protective material types: butyl rubber, polyvinyl
chloride (PVC), neoprene
n-Pentane Regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, carbon ▪ Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
water, regular foam Large fires: Use dioxide and toxic and facepiece.
regular foam or flood with fine water irritating fumes ▪ Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
spray. facepiece.
N-Butane Carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical Carbon monoxide, carbon ▪ Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and
Large fires: Flood with fine water spray. dioxide, water and toxic operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-
and irritating fumes. pressure mode in combination with a separate
escape supply.
▪ Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and
operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-
pressure mode in combination with a separate
escape supply.
▪ NA
▪ NA
iso- Foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide. Oxides of carbon ▪ Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
Pentane Water may be ineffective. facepiece.
▪ Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Hexane Regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, carbon ▪ Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained
water, regular foam Large fires: Use dioxide and toxic and breathing apparatus.
regular foam or flood with fine water irritating fumes ▪ Protective material types: rubber
spray.
Isobutane Carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical Carbon monoxide, carbon ▪ Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
Large fires: Flood with fine water spray. dioxide, water and toxic facepiece.
and irritating fumes ▪ Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Propane Regular dry chemical, high expansion Carbon monoxide, carbon ▪ Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
foam Large fires: Flood with fine water dioxide, water and toxic facepiece.
spray. and irritating fumes ▪ Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Nitrogen Non-flammable. Use suitable Non-flammable ▪ Respiratory protection may be needed for frequent
extinguishing media for surrounding or heavy exposure.
fire. Cylinders may rupture or explode if
exposed to heat.

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Suitable Extinguishing Media Products of Combustion Protection of Firefighters
Carbon Non-flammable Non-flammable ▪ Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained
Dioxide breathing apparatus.
▪ Non-flammable
Ethane Carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical Toxic gases ▪ Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
Large fires: Flood with fine water spray. facepiece.
▪ Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Methane Carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical Carbon monoxide, carbon ▪ Respiratory protection may be needed for frequent
Large fires: Use regular foam or flood dioxide, water or heavy exposure. Any self-contained breathing
with fine water spray. apparatus with a full facepiece.
▪ Respiratory protection may be needed for frequent
or heavy exposure. Any self-contained breathing
apparatus with a full facepiece.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions Methods for Containment


Hydrogen Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area Avoid heat, flames, sparks and Stop leak if possible without
Sulfide and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low other sources of ignition. personal risk. Remove sources of
areas. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. ignition. Reduce vapors with water
Evacuation radius: 150 feet. For tank, rail car or tank spray. Do not get water directly on
truck: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Do not touch spilled material.
material.
n-Pentane Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area Avoid heat, flames, sparks and Stop leak if possible without
and deny entry. other sources of ignition. personal risk. Reduce vapors with
water spray. Remove sources of
ignition.
N-Butane Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area Avoid heat, flames, sparks and Stop leak if possible without
and deny entry. Ventilate closed spaces before other sources of ignition. personal risk. Reduce vapors with
entering. Do not touch spilled material. water spray. Remove sources of
ignition.
iso- Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area Avoid heat, flames, sparks and Stop leak if possible without
Pentane and deny entry. other sources of ignition. personal risk. Reduce vapors with
water spray. Remove sources of
ignition.
Hexane Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area Avoid heat, flames, sparks and Stop leak if possible without
and deny entry. other sources of ignition. personal risk. Reduce vapors with
water spray.
Isobutane Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area Avoid heat, flames, sparks and Stop leak if possible without
and deny entry. Do not touch spilled material. Ventilate other sources of ignition. personal risk. Reduce vapors with
closed spaces before entering. water spray. Remove sources of
ignition.
Propane Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area Avoid heat, flames, sparks and Stop leak if possible without
and deny entry. Ventilate closed spaces before other sources of ignition. personal risk. Reduce vapors with
entering. Do not touch spilled material. water spray. Remove sources of
ignition.
Nitrogen Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area No significant effects from Stop leak if possible without
and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low contamination expected. personal risk.
areas.
Carbon Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area Subject to California Safe Drinking Stop leak if possible without
Dioxide and deny entry. Ventilate closed spaces before Water and Toxic Enforcement Act personal risk.
entering. Do not touch spilled material. of 1986 (Proposition 65). Keep out
of water supplies and sewers.
Ethane Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area Avoid heat, flames, sparks and Stop leak if possible without
and deny entry. Do not touch spilled material. Ventilate other sources of ignition. personal risk. Reduce vapors with
closed spaces before entering. water spray. Remove sources of
ignition.
Methane Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area Avoid heat, flames, sparks and Stop leak if possible without
and deny entry. Ventilate closed spaces before other sources of ignition. personal risk. Reduce vapors with
entering. water spray. Remove sources of
ignition.

Methods for Cleanup Other Information

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Methods for Cleanup Other Information
Hydrogen Collect runoff for disposal as potential hazardous Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency
Sulfide waste. Dike for later disposal. Absorb with sand or Response Commission for release greater than or equal to RQ (U.S.
other non-combustible material. Add an alkaline SARA Section 304). If release occurs in the U.S. and is reportable under
material (lime, crushed limestone, sodium CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response Center at (800)424-
bicarbonate, or soda ash). 8802 (USA) or (202)426-2675 (USA).
n-Pentane Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non- Not available
combustible material. Collect spilled material in
appropriate container for disposal. Large spills: Dike
for later disposal.
N-Butane Stop leak, evacuate area. Use protective equipment. None
Contact emergency personnel.
iso- Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non- None
Pentane combustible material. Collect spilled material in
appropriate container for disposal. Large spills: Dike
for later disposal.
Hexane Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non- Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency
combustible material. Collect spilled material in Response Commission for release greater than or equal to RQ (U.S.
appropriate container for disposal. Large spills: Dike SARA Section 304). If release occurs in the U.S. and is reportable under
for later disposal. Remove sources of ignition. CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response Center at (800)424-
8802 (USA) or (202)426-2675 (USA).
Isobutane Contact emergency personnel. Avoid ignition sources. None
Propane Contact emergency personnel None
Nitrogen N/A N/A
Carbon Stop leak, evacuate, remove source of ignition. None
Dioxide
Ethane Contact emergency personnel immediately. Not available
Methane Not available Not available

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Handling Storage
Hydrogen Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and Subject to handling regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR
Sulfide standards. Protect from physical damage. Store outside or in a detached 1910.119.
building. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated area. Avoid
contact with light. Grounding and bonding required. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101. Notify State Emergency
Response Commission for storage or use at amounts greater than or
equal to the TPQ (U.S. EPA SARA Section 302). SARA Section 303
requires facilities storing a material with a TPQ to participate in local
emergency response planning (U.S. EPA 40 CFR 355.30). Keep
separated from incompatible substances.
n-Pentane Store and use with adequate ventilation. Firmly secure cylinders upright Do not get liquid in eyes, on skin, or clothing. Protect
to keep them from falling or being knocked over. Screw valve protection cylinders from damage. Use a suitable hand truck to
cap firmly in place by hand. Store only where temperature will not move cylinders; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Open
exceed 125F (52C). Store full and empty cylinders separately. Use a valve slowly. Close cylinder valve after each use; keep
first-in, first-out inventory system to prevent storing full cylinders for long closed even when empty. If valve is hard to open,
periods. discontinue use and contact your supplier.
N-Butane Grounding and bonding required. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. Store and handle in accordance with all current
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101. Keep separated from incompatible regulations and standards. Subject to storage
substances. regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.110.
iso- Store and use with adequate ventilation. Firmly secure cylinders upright Do not get liquid in eyes, on skin, or clothing. Protect
Pentane to keep them from falling or being knocked over. Screw valve protection cylinders from damage. Use a suitable hand truck to
cap firmly in place by hand. Store only where temperature will not move cylinders; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Open
exceed 125F (52C). Store full and empty cylinders separately. Use a valve slowly. Close cylinder valve after each use; keep
first-in, first-out inventory system to prevent storing full cylinders for long closed even when empty. If valve is hard to open,
periods. discontinue use and contact your supplier
Hexane Store and use with adequate ventilation. Firmly secure cylinders upright Do not get liquid in eyes, on skin, or clothing. Protect
to keep them from falling or being knocked over. Screw valve protection cylinders from damage. Use a suitable hand truck to
cap firmly in place by hand. Store only where temperature will not move cylinders; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Open
exceed 125F (52C). Store full and empty cylinders separately. Use a valve slowly. Close cylinder valve after each use; keep
first-in, first-out inventory system to prevent storing full cylinders for long closed even when empty. If valve is hard to open,
periods. discontinue use and contact your supplier

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Handling Storage
Isobutane Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and Keep separated from incompatible substances.
standards. Grounding and bonding required. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.110. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101.
Propane Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and Keep separated from incompatible substances.
standards. Grounding and bonding required. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101.
Nitrogen Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and Keep separated from incompatible substances.
standards. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101.
Carbon Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101. Keep Store and handle in accordance with all current
Dioxide separated from incompatible substances. regulations and standards
Ethane Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and Keep separated from incompatible substances.
standards. Grounding and bonding required. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101.
Methane Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and Keep separated from incompatible substances.
standards. Grounding and bonding required. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Exposure Guidelines
Hydrogen HYDROGEN SULFIDE: 20 ppm OSHA ceiling 50 ppm OSHA peak 10 minute(s) (once if no other measurable exposure occurs) 10
Sulfide ppm (14 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 15 ppm (21 mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated by 58 FR
35338, June 30, 1993) 10 ppm ACGIH TWA 15 ppm ACGIH STEL 10 ppm (15 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended ceiling 10 minute(s)
TLV-TWA: 1ppm Upper respiratory irritation (ACGIH)
n-Pentane PENTANE: 1000 ppm (2950 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 600 ppm (1770 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993)
750 ppm (2210 mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 600 ppm ACGIH TWA 120 ppm (350 mg/m3)
NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) 610 ppm (1800 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended ceiling 15 minute(s)
N-Butane N-BUTANE: 800 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 800 ppm (1900 mg/m3) NIOSH
recommended TWA 10 hour(s) LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG): 1000 ppm (1800 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 1000 ppm (1800
mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON GASES ALKANE (C1-C4): 1000 ppm ACGIH TWA
iso-Pentane ISOPENTANE: 600 ppm ACGIH TWA
Hexane N-HEXANE: 500 ppm (1800 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 50 ppm (180 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 50
ppm ACGIH TWA (skin) 50 ppm (180 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s)
Isobutane ISOBUTANE: 800 ppm (1900 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG): 1000 ppm
(1800 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 1000 ppm ACGIH TWA 1000 ppm (1800 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) ALIPHATIC
HYDROCARBON GASES ALKANE (C1-C4): 1000 ppm ACGIH TWA
Propane PROPANE: 1000 ppm (1800 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 1000 ppm (1800 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) LIQUIFIED
PETROLEUM GAS (LPG): 1000 ppm (1800 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 1000 ppm ACGIH TWA 1000 ppm (1800 mg/m3) NIOSH
recommended TWA 10 hour(s) ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON GASES ALKANE (C1-C4): 1000 ppm ACGIH TWA
Nitrogen NITROGEN, COMPRESSED GAS: NITROGEN: ACGIH (simple asphyxiant)
Carbon CARBON DIOXIDE, GAS: CARBON DIOXIDE: 5000 ppm (9000 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 10000 ppm (18000 mg/m3) OSHA TWA
Dioxide (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 30000 ppm (54000 mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 5000
ppm ACGIH TWA 30000 ppm ACGIH STEL 5000 ppm (9000 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) 30000 ppm (54000
mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL
Ethane TLV-TWA: 1000ppm (Aliphatic hydrocarbon gases: Alkane C1 - C4) (ACGIH)
Methane METHANE, COMPRESSED GAS: ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON GASES ALKANE (C1-C4): 1000 ppm ACGIH TWA METHANE:
No occupational exposure limits established. ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON GASES ALKANE (C1-C4): 1000 ppm ACGIH TWA

Engineering Controls
Handle only in fully enclosed systems.
Eye Protection Skin Protection Respiratory Protection
Hydrogen Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a face shield. Wear appropriate chemical Any self-contained breathing apparatus
Sulfide Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick resistant clothing. with a full facepiece.
drench shower in the immediate work area.
n-Pentane Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an Wear appropriate chemical Any self-contained breathing apparatus
emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower resistant clothing. with a full facepiece.
in the immediate work area.
N-Butane For the gas: Eye protection not required, but For the gas: Protective Any supplied-air respirator with full
recommended. For the liquid: Wear splash resistant clothing is not required. For facepiece and operated in a pressure-
safety goggles. Contact lenses should not be worn. the liquid: Wear appropriate demand or other positive-pressure
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick protective, cold insulating mode in combination with a separate
drench shower in the immediate work area. clothing. escape supply.
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Eye Protection Skin Protection Respiratory Protection
iso- Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a face shield. Wear appropriate chemical Any self-contained breathing
Pentane Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick resistant clothing. apparatus with a full facepiece.
drench shower in the immediate work area.
Hexane Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a face shield. Wear appropriate chemical Any appropriate escape-type, self-
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick resistant clothing. contained breathing apparatus.
drench shower in the immediate work area.
Isobutane For the gas: Eye protection not required, but For the gas: Protective Any self-contained breathing apparatus
recommended. For the liquid: Wear splash resistant clothing is not required. For with a full facepiece.
safety goggles. Contact lenses should not be worn. the liquid: Wear appropriate
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick protective, cold insulating
drench shower in the immediate work area. clothing.
Propane For the gas: Eye protection not required, but For the gas: Protective Any self-contained breathing
recommended. For the liquid: Wear splash resistant clothing is not required. For apparatus with a full facepiece.
safety goggles. Contact lenses should not be worn. the liquid: Wear appropriate
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick protective, cold insulating
drench shower in the immediate work area. clothing.
Nitrogen Eye protection not required, but recommended. Protective clothing is not Respiratory protection may be needed
required. for frequent or heavy exposure.
Carbon For the gas: Eye protection not required, but For the gas: Protective Any appropriate escape-type, self-
Dioxide recommended. For the liquid: Wear splash resistant clothing is not required. For contained breathing apparatus.
safety goggles. Contact lenses should not be worn. the liquid: Wear appropriate
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick protective, cold insulating
drench shower in the immediate work area. clothing.
Ethane For the gas: Eye protection not required, but For the gas: Protective Any self-contained breathing apparatus
recommended. For the liquid: Wear splash resistant clothing is not required. For with a full facepiece.
safety goggles. Contact lenses should not be worn. the liquid: Wear appropriate
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick protective, cold insulating
drench shower in the immediate work area. clothing.
Methane Eye protection not required, but recommended. Protective clothing is not Respiratory protection may be needed
required. for frequent or heavy exposure. Any
self-contained breathing apparatus with
a full facepiece.

General Hygiene considerations


▪ Avoid breathing vapor or mist
▪ Avoid contact with eyes and skin
▪ Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating or drinking

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Appearance Color Change in Physical Odor Taste


State Appearance Form
Hydrogen Gas Colorless Colorless N/A Gas Rotten egg odor N/A
Sulfide
n-Pentane Liquid Clear Colorless N/A Liquid Gasoline odor N/A
N-Butane Gas Colorless Colorless NA Gas Unpleasant odor NA
iso-Pentane Liquid Colorless Colorless N/A Liquid Gasoline like N/A
Hexane Liquid Clear Colorless N/A Liquid Faint odor, gasoline N/A
odor
Isobutane Gas Colorless Colorless N/A Gas Petroleum odor N/A
Propane Gas Clear Colorless N/A Gas Gasoline odor N/A
Nitrogen Gas Clear Colorless N/A Gas Odorless Tasteless
Carbon Dioxide Gas Colorless Colorless N/A Gas Odorless Acid
taste
Ethane Gas Colorless Colorless N/A Gas Sweet odor N/A
Methane Gas Colorless Colorless N/A Gas Odorless Tasteless

Flash Point Flammability Partition Coefficient Autoignition Upper Explosive Lower Explosive
Temperature Limits Limits
Hydrogen Flammable Not available Not available 500 F (260 C) 45.5% 3.9%
Sulfide

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Flash Point Flammability Partition Coefficient Autoignition Upper Explosive Lower Explosive
Temperature Limits Limits
n-Pentane <-40 F (<-40 C) IA Not available 500 F (260 C) 0.078 0.014
(CC)
N-Butane -76 F (-60 C) (CC) NA 630.96 (log = 2.80) 549 F (287 C) 0.085 0.019
(estimated from water
solubility)
iso-Pentane <-60 F (<-51 C) IA Not available 788 F (420 C) 0.076 0.014
(CC)
Hexane -9.4 F (-23 C) (CC); IB 139315.68 (log = 5.148) 437 F (225 C) 0.075 0.011
-7 F (-21.7 C) (CC) (estimated from water
solubility)
Isobutane -126 F (-88 C) (CC) Not available Not available 864 F (462 C) 0.084 0.018
Propane -157 F (-105 C) Not available Not available 842 F (450 C) 0.095 0.021
Nitrogen Not flammable Not available Not available Nonflammable Nonflammable Nonflammable
Carbon Not flammable Not available N/A Nonflammable Nonflammable Nonflammable
Dioxide
Ethane -211 F (-135 C) Not available 912.01 (log = 2.97) 882 F (472 C) 0.125 0.03
(CC) (estimated from water
solubility)
Methane -369 F (-223 C) Not available 724.44 (log = 2.87) 999 F (537 C) 15% 5%
(estimated from water
solubility)

Boiling Freezing Vapor Vapor Specific Water pH Odor Evaporation Viscosity


Point Point Pressure Density Gravity Solubility Threshold Rate
Hydrogen -78 to - -123 F (- 15200 1.2 1.192 2.58-2.9% 4.5-<7 0.13 ppm Not 0.0128
Sulfide 77 F (- 86 C) mmHg @ (Air=1) @ 20 C (saturated applicable cP @ 25
61 to - 25 C solution) C
60.3 C)
n- 96.93 F -201.5 F 400 2.5 0.626 0.0004 Not 2.2-5000 28.6 (butyl <32 SUS
Pentane (36.07 (-129.7 mmHg @ (Air=1) available ppm acetate=1)
C) C) 18.5 C
N-Butane 30 F (-1 -216 F (- 1557 2.1 0.5788 @ 0.15 NA 6.16 ppm NA NA
C) 138 C) mmHg @ (Air=1) 0C
20 C
iso- 82 F (28 -256 F (- Not 2.5 0.6201 Insoluble Not Not Not available Not
Pentane C) 160 C) available (Air=1) available available available
Hexane 156 F -139 F (- 124 3 (Air=1) 0.6603 0.014% @ Neutral 64-244 8.9 (n-butyl 0.32 cP
(69 C) 95 C) mmHg @ 20 C ppm acetate = 1) @ 25 C
20 C
Isobutane 10 F (- -254 F (- 3.1 atm 2 (Air=1) 0.549 @ Slightly Not Not Not 0.0077 cP
12 C) 159 C) @ 21 C 20 C soluble applicable available applicable @ 25 C
Propane -40 F (- -310 F (- 6398 1.55 0.5853 @ Very Not 5000- Not Not
40 C) 190 C) mmHg @ (Air=1) -45 C slightly applicable 20000 ppm applicable available
21.1 C soluble
Nitrogen -321 F (- -346 F (- 760 0.967 Not 1.6% @ Not Not Not 0.01787
196 C) 210 C) mmHg @ (Air=1) applicable 20 C applicable available applicable cP @ 27
-196 C C
Carbon Not -71 F (-57 43700 1.5 1.522 @ Soluble 3.7 Not Not 0.01657
Dioxide available C) @ mmHg @ (Air=1) 21 C (saturated available applicable cP @ 0 C
4000 21 C aqueous
mmHg solution)
@ 101.3
kPa
(carbonic
acid)

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Boiling Freezing Vapor Vapor Specific Water pH Odor Evaporation Viscosity
Point Point Pressure Density Gravity Solubility Threshold Rate
Ethane -128 F (- -297 F (- 28842 1.05 (Air Not 4.7% @ Not 899 ppm Not 0.00852
89 C) 183 C) mmHg @ =1) applicable 20 C applicable applicable for cP @ 0 C
21 C gas.
Refrigerated
liquefied
ethane will
evaporate
rapidly at
room
temperature
Methane -260 F (- -297 F (- 760 0.555 Not 3.5% @ Not Not Not 0.01118
162 C) 183 C) mmHg @ (Air=1) applicable 17 C applicable available applicable cP @ 27
-161 C C

Molecular Molecular Density Weight per Volatility by Volatility Solvent Solubility


Weight Formula Gallon Volume
Hydrogen 34.08 H2-S 1.539 g/L Not Not available Not Soluble: Carbon disulfide, alcohol,
Sulfide @0C available applicable ether, glycerol, gasolines, kerosene,
crude oil, alkali solutions
n-Pentane 72.15g/mol C5-H12 Not Not Not available Not Soluble: Alcohol, ether, acetone,
available available available benzene, chloroform
N-Butane 58.12 C-H3-(C- NA NA 100% NA Alcohol, ether, chloroform
H2)2-C-H3
iso-Pentane 72.15 C-H3-C-H2-C- Not Not 100% Not Ether, alcohol, hydrocarbons, oils
H-(C-H3)2 available available available
Hexane 86.18 C-H3-(C- Not Not Not available 675 g/l VOC Soluble: Alcohol, ether, chloroform,
H2)4-C-H3 available available (w/v) acetone, organic solvents
Isobutane 58.12 C4-H10 Not Not 100% Not Soluble: Alcohol, ether, chloroform
available available applicable
Propane 44.11 C-H3-C-H2-C- 0.116 Not Not available Not Soluble: Absolute alcohol, ether,
H3 available applicable chloroform, benzene, turpentine
Nitrogen 28.0134 N2 1.2506 g/L Not 100% 1 Soluble: Liquid ammonia
available
Carbon 44.01 C-O2 0.114 Not Not Not Soluble: Alcohol, acetone,
Dioxide available applicable applicable hydrocarbons, organic solvents
Ethane 30.07 C-H3-C-H3 1.242 g/L Not Not available 1 Soluble: Benzene, ethanol
@ 25 C available
Methane 16.04 C-H4 0.717 g/L Not Not Not Soluble: Alcohol, ether, benzene,
@0C available applicable applicable organic solvents

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials


Hydrogen Stable at normal Stable at normal Combustible materials, metals, oxidizing materials, halogens, metal
Sulfide temperatures and temperatures and oxides, metal salts, bases, rust, oxidants, oxygen, copper powder,
pressure. pressure. acetaldehyde, silver fulminate
n-Pentane Stable at normal Stable at normal Oxidizing materials, combustible materials, halogen compounds
temperatures and temperatures and
pressure. pressure.
N-Butane Stable at normal Stable at normal Oxidizing materials, halogen compounds
temperatures and temperatures and
pressure. pressure.
iso-Pentane Stable at normal Stable at normal Oxidizing materials
temperatures and temperatures and
pressure. pressure.
Hexane Stable at normal Stable at normal Oxidizing materials, halogens, combustible materials, chlorine dioxide,
temperatures and temperatures and fluorine, nitrogen dioxide, potassium chlorate, chlorine, chlorosulfuric acid
pressure. pressure.
Isobutane Stable at normal Stable at normal Oxidizing materials, halogen compounds
temperatures and temperatures and
pressure. pressure.

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Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials
Propane Stable at normal Stable at normal Oxidizing materials, combustible materials, halogen compounds,
temperatures and temperatures and
pressure. pressure.
Nitrogen Stable at normal Stable at normal Metals, oxidizing materials
temperatures and temperatures and
pressure. pressure.
Carbon Stable at normal Stable at normal Combustible materials, oxidizing materials, metal salts, reducing agents,
Dioxide temperatures and temperatures and metal carbide, metals, bases
pressure. pressure.
Ethane Stable at normal Stable at normal Oxidizing materials, halogens,
temperatures and temperatures and
pressure. pressure.
Methane Stable at normal Stable at normal Halogens, oxidizing materials, combustible materials
temperatures and temperatures and
pressure. pressure.

Hazardous Decomposition Products Possibility of Hazardous Reactions


Hydrogen Sulfide Oxides of sulfur Will not polymerize.
n-Pentane Oxides of carbon Will not polymerize.
N-Butane Oxides of carbon. Will not polymerize.
iso-Pentane Oxides of carbon Will not polymerize.
Hexane Oxides of carbon Will not polymerize.
Isobutane Oxides of carbon Will not polymerize.
Propane Oxides of carbon Will not polymerize.
Nitrogen Oxides of nitrogen Will not polymerize.
Carbon Dioxide Carbon monoxide Will not polymerize.
Ethane Oxides of carbon Will not polymerize.
Methane Oxides of carbon Will not polymerize.

Section 11: Toxicology Information

Acute Effects
Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation
Hydrogen 444 ppm inhalation- Irritation 0.000125 Irritation, lack of sense of smell, sensitivity to light, nausea, vomiting, difficulty
Sulfide rat LC50 ppm/5 hour(s) eyes- breathing, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation, tremors, visual
human disturbances, suffocation, lung congestion, internal bleeding, heart damage, nerve
damage, brain damage, coma, death
n-Pentane >2000 mg/kg oral-rat Not available Irritation, nausea, difficulty breathing, headache, drowsiness, dizziness,
LD50 disorientation, mood swings, loss of coordination, central nervous system
depression, asphyxiant
N-Butane LC(50): 658 mg/l Not established Irritation, nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness,
(270,000 ppm) tingling sensation, suffocation, convulsions, coma, can displace oxygen at high
butane (4 hour-rat) concentrations
iso- Not available Not available Irritation, difficulty breathing, symptoms of drunkenness
Pentane
Hexane >5 gm/kg oral-rat >2 gm/kg skin- Irritation, nausea, irregular heartbeat, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, mood
LD50 rabbit LD50 swings, loss of coordination, lung congestion, nerve damage, brain damage,
unconsciousness
Isobutane LC50, 1 hr, rat = Not available Irritation, nausea, vomiting, headache, symptoms of drunkenness, suffocation,
285,000 ppmv convulsions, coma
Propane LC50 Inhalation Gas. Not available Central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, irregular
Rat >800000 ppm 15 heartbeat, headache, symptoms of drunkenness, disorientation, suffocation,
minutes convulsions, coma
Nitrogen Not available Not available Nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, tingling
sensation, loss of coordination, convulsions, coma
Carbon Not established Not established Ringing in the ears, nausea, irregular heartbeat, headache, drowsiness, dizziness,
Dioxide tingling sensation, visual disturbances, suffocation, convulsions, coma
Ethane Not available Not available Irritation, nausea, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, headache, dizziness, disorientation,
emotional disturbances, tingling sensation, loss of coordination, suffocation,
convulsions, unconsciousness, coma

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Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation
Methane Not available Not available Nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, headache, drowsiness,
fatigue, dizziness, disorientation, mood swings, tingling sensation, loss of
coordination, suffocation, convulsions, unconsciousness, coma

Eye Irritation Skin Irritation Sensitization


Hydrogen Irritation, sensitivity to Irritation liquid: Acute toxicity, Category 2, inhalation; H330: Fatal if inhaled. Specific Target Organ
Sulfide light, visual frostbite Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3; H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
disturbances Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Acute Category 1; H400: Very toxic to aquatic
life
n-Pentane Irritation Irritation Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3; H336: May cause
drowsiness or dizziness. Aspiration hazard, Category 1; H304: May be fatal if
swallowed and enters airways.
N-Butane Frostbite, blurred Blisters, frostbite Carcinogenicity, Category 1A; H350: May cause cancer. Germ cell mutagenicity,
vision Category 1B; H340: May cause genetic defects.
iso- Irritation Irritation Aspiration hazard, Category 1; H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Pentane Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3; H336: May cause
drowsiness or dizziness. Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Chronic Category 2;
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Hexane Mild irritation Irritation Reproductive toxicity, Category 2; H361f: Suspected of damaging fertility. Aspiration
hazard, Category 1; H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Specific
Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 2; H373: May cause damage to
organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Skin irritation, Category 2; H315:
Causes skin irritation. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3;
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Hazardous to the aquatic environment,
Chronic Category 2; H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Isobutane Liquid: frostbite, Liquid: blisters, Respiratory tract irritation, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing
blurred vision frostbite
Propane Liquid: frostbite, Liquid: blisters, No health hazards classified.
blurred vision frostbite
Nitrogen Contact with rapidly No information Difficulty breathing
expanding gas may on significant
cause burns or adverse effects
frostbite
Carbon Irritation, frostbite, Liquid: blisters, Difficulty breathing
Dioxide blurred vision frostbite
Ethane Frostbite Frostbite Difficulty breathing
Methane No information on No information Difficulty breathing
significant adverse on significant
effects adverse effects

Chronic Effects
Carcinogenicity Mutagenicity Reproductive Effects Developmental Effects
Hydrogen Sulfide Not available Not available Available. No data
n-Pentane Not available Not available Not available No data
N-Butane None Not established Not established No data
iso-Pentane Not available Not available Not available No data
Hexane Not listed. Available. Available. No data
Isobutane Not available Not available Not available No data
Propane Not available Not available Not available No data
Nitrogen Not hazardous Not available Not available No data
Carbon Dioxide Not available Not established Available. No data
Ethane Not Listed. Not available Not available No data
Methane Not available Not available Not available No data

Section 12: Ecological Information

Fate and Transport


Eco toxicity Persistence / Bioaccumulation / Mobility in
Degradability Accumulation Environment
Hydrogen Fish toxicity: Acute LC50 7 ug/L Fresh water Fish - Highly toxic to aquatic Not available Not available
Sulfide Fathead minnow - Pimephales promelas - FRY 96 life.
hours; 14.9 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality)
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Fathead minnow (Pimeph
Invertibrate toxicity: 9730 ug/L 1.5 hour(s)
(Mortality) Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus
galloprovincialis)
Algal toxicity: Not available
Phyto toxicity: Not available
Other toxicity: Not available
n-Pentane Fish toxicity: Not available Not available Not available Not available
Invertibrate toxicity: 3000000 ug/L 48 week(s)
(Mortality) Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
Algal toxicity: 1000 ug/L 8 year(s) EC50
(Photosynthesis) Algae,phytoplankton,algal mat
(Algae)
Phyto toxicity: Not available
Other toxicity: Not available
N-Butane Fish toxicity: NA NA NA NA
Invertibrate toxicity: NA
Algal toxicity: NA
Phyto toxicity: NA
Other toxicity: Expected to exist entirely in the vapor
phase in ambient air.
iso- Fish toxicity: Not available Not available Not available Not available
Pentane Invertibrate toxicity: Not available
Algal toxicity: Not available
Phyto toxicity: Not available
Other toxicity: Not available
Hexane Fish toxicity: 2500 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Relatively non-persistent Accumulates very little in Not expected to
Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) in the environment. the bodies of living leach through the
Invertibrate toxicity: Not available Highly volatile from organisms. soil or the sediment.
Algal toxicity: 75 ug/L 28 hour(s) (Population water.
Growth) Green algae (Chlamydomonas sp)
Phyto toxicity: Not available
Other toxicity: Not available
Isobutane Fish toxicity: Not available Not available Not available Not available
Invertibrate toxicity: Not available
Algal toxicity: Not available
Phyto toxicity: Not available
Other toxicity: Not available
Propane Fish toxicity: Not available Not available Not available Not available
Invertibrate toxicity: Not available
Algal toxicity: Not available
Phyto toxicity: Not available
Other toxicity: Not available
Nitrogen Fish toxicity: Not available Not available Not available Not available
Invertibrate toxicity: Not available
Algal toxicity: Not available
Phyto toxicity: Not available
Other toxicity: Not available
Carbon Fish toxicity: 150000 ug/L 48 day(s) (Mortality) Relatively non-persistent Accumulates very little in Leaches through the
Dioxide Brown trout (Salmo trutta) in the environment. the bodies of living soil
Invertibrate toxicity: Not available Moderately volatile from organisms.
Algal toxicity: Not available water.
Phyto toxicity: Not available
Other toxicity: Not available
Ethane Fish toxicity: Not available Relatively non-persistent Accumulates very little in Leaches through the
Invertibrate toxicity: Not available in the environment. the bodies of living soil or the sediment
Algal toxicity: Not available Highly volatile from organisms. at a slow rate.
Phyto toxicity: Not available water.
Other toxicity: Not available
Methane Fish toxicity: Not available Relatively non-persistent Accumulates very little in Not expected to
Invertibrate toxicity: Not available in the environment. the bodies of living leach through the
Algal toxicity: Not available Moderately volatile from organisms. soil or the sediment.
Phyto toxicity: Not available water.
Other toxicity: Not available

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Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Hydrogen Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous
Sulfide Waste Number(s): U135.
n-Pentane Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous
Waste Number(s): D001.
N-Butane Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous
Waste Number(s): D001.
iso-Pentane Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous
Waste Number(s): D001.
Hexane Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous
Waste Number(s): D001.
Isobutane Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous
Waste Number(s): D001.
Propane Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous
Waste Number(s): D001.
Nitrogen Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Carbon Dioxide Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Ethane Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous
Waste Number(s): D001.
Methane Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous
Waste Number(s): D001.

Section 14: Transportation Information

U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101


DOT Information For This Mixture
Shipping Name Compressed gas, flammable, n.o.s. (Methane, Nitrogen)
UN Number UN1954
Hazard Class 2.1
Hazard Information FLAMMABLE GAS

Individual Component Information


Proper Shipping ID Hazard Packing Labeling Passenger Cargo Aircraft Additional
Name Number Class or Group Requirements Aircraft or Only Quantity Shipping
Division Railcar Limitations Description
Quantity
Limitations
Hydrogen Hydrogen sulfide UN1053 2.3 Not 2.3; 2.1 Forbidden Forbidden Toxic-
Sulfide applicable Inhalation
Hazard Zone
B
n-Pentane Pentanes UN1265 3 II 3 N/A N/A N/A
N-Butane Butane UN1011 2.1 Not 2.1 Forbidden 150 kg NA
applicable
iso- Pentanes UN1265 3 I 3 N/A N/A N/A
Pentane (ISOPENTANE)
Hexane Hexanes UN1208 3 II 3 5 kg or L N/A N/A
Isobutane ISOBUTANE see UN1969 2.1 Not 2.1 Forbidden 150 kg N/A
also PETROLEUM applicable
GASES,
LIQUEFIED
Propane Propane UN1978 2.1 Not 2.1 Forbidden 150 kg N/A
applicable
Nitrogen Nitrogen, UN1066 2.2 Not 2.2 75 kg or L 150 kg N/A
compressed applicable
Carbon Carbon dioxide UN1013 2.2 Not 2.2 75 kg or L 150kg None
Dioxide applicable
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Proper Shipping ID Hazard Packing Labeling Passenger Cargo Aircraft Additional
Name Number Class or Group Requirements Aircraft or Only Quantity Shipping
Division Railcar Limitations Description
Quantity
Limitations
Ethane Ethane UN1035 2.1 Not 2.1 Forbidden 150 kg N/A
applicable
Methane Methane, UN1971 2.1 Not 2.1 Forbidden 150 kg N/A
compressed applicable

Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods


Shipping Name UN Number Class Packing Group / Risk Group
Hydrogen Sulfide HYDROGEN SULFIDE; or HYDROGEN SULPHIDE UN1053 2.3; 2.1 Not applicable
n-Pentane Pentanes UN1265 3 II
N-Butane Butane UN 1011 2.1 NA
iso-Pentane Pentanes UN1265 3 I
Hexane Hexanes UN1208 3 II
Isobutane Isobutane UN1969 2.1 Not applicable
Propane Propane UN1978 2.1 Not applicable
Nitrogen Nitrogen, compressed UN1066 2.2 Not applicable
Carbon Dioxide Carbon dioxide UN1013 2.2 Not applicable
Ethane Ethane UN1035 2.1 Not applicable
Methane Methane, compressed UN1971 2.1 Not applicable

Section 15: Regulatory Information

U.S. Regulations
CERCLA Sections SARA 355.30 SARA 355.40
Hydrogen Sulfide 100 LBS RQ 500 LBS TPQ 100 LBS RQ
n-Pentane Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated.
N-Butane Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated.
iso-Pentane Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated.
Hexane 5000 LBS RQ Not regulated. Not regulated.
Isobutane Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated.
Propane Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated.
Nitrogen Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated.
Carbon Dioxide Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated.
Ethane Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated.
Methane Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated.

SARA 370.21
Acute Chronic Fire Reactive Sudden Release
Hydrogen Sulfide Yes No Yes No Yes
n-Pentane Yes No Yes No No
N-Butane Yes No Yes No Yes
iso-Pentane Yes No Yes No No
Hexane Yes Yes Yes No No
Isobutane Yes No Yes No Yes
Propane Yes No Yes No Yes
Nitrogen Yes No No No Yes
Carbon Dioxide Yes No No No Yes
Ethane Yes No Yes No Yes
Methane Yes No Yes No Yes

SARA 372.65
Hydrogen Sulfide HYDROGEN SULFIDE: Administrative stay issued Aug. 22, 1994
n-Pentane Not regulated.
N-Butane Not regulated.
iso-Pentane Not regulated.
Hexane N-HEXANE

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Isobutane Not regulated.
Propane Not regulated.
Nitrogen Not regulated.
Carbon Dioxide Not regulated.
Ethane Not regulated.
Methane Not regulated.

OSHA Process Safety


Hydrogen Sulfide 1500 LBS TQ
n-Pentane Not regulated.
N-Butane Not regulated.
iso-Pentane Not regulated.
Hexane Not regulated.
Isobutane Not regulated.
Propane Not regulated.
Nitrogen Not regulated.
Carbon Dioxide Not regulated.
Ethane Not regulated.
Methane Not regulated.

State Regulations
CA Proposition 65
Hydrogen Not regulated.
Sulfide
n-Pentane Not regulated.
N-Butane Not regulated.
iso-Pentane Not regulated.
Hexane WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Hexane which is known to the State of California to cause
cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Isobutane Not regulated.
Propane Not regulated.
Nitrogen Not regulated.
Carbon Not regulated.
Dioxide
Ethane Not regulated.
Methane Not regulated.

Canadian Regulations
WHMIS Classification
Hydrogen Sulfide A, B1, D1A, D2B.
n-Pentane B2
N-Butane A, B1
iso-Pentane B2
Hexane B2, D2A, D2B
Isobutane A, B1.
Propane A, B1.
Nitrogen A
Carbon Dioxide A
Ethane A, B1.
Methane A, B1

National Inventory Status


US Inventory (TSCA) TSCA 12b Export Notification Canada Inventory (DSL/NDSL)
Hydrogen Sulfide Listed on inventory. Not listed. Listed on inventory.
n-Pentane Listed on inventory. PENTANE CAS NUMBER: 109-66-0 SECTION 4 Listed on inventory.
N-Butane Listed on inventory. Not listed. Listed on inventory.
iso-Pentane Listed on inventory. Not listed. Listed on inventory.
Hexane Listed on inventory. Not listed. Listed on DSL.
Isobutane Listed on inventory. Not listed. Listed on inventory.
Propane Listed on inventory. Not listed. Listed on inventory.
Nitrogen Listed on inventory. Not listed. Listed on inventory.
Carbon Dioxide Listed on inventory. Not listed. Listed on inventory.

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Ethane Listed on inventory. Not listed. Listed on inventory.
Methane Listed on inventory. Not listed. Listed on inventory.

Section 16: Other Information

NFPA Rating
Hydrogen Sulfide HEALTH=4 FIRE=4 REACTIVITY=0
n-Pentane HEALTH=2 FIRE=4 REACTIVITY=0
N-Butane HEALTH=1 FIRE=4 REACTIVITY=0
iso-Pentane HEALTH=2 FIRE=4 REACTIVITY=0
Hexane HEALTH=2 FIRE=3 REACTIVITY=0
Isobutane HEALTH=1 FIRE=4 REACTIVITY=0
Propane HEALTH=2 FIRE=4 REACTIVITY=0
Nitrogen HEALTH=0 FIRE=0 REACTIVITY=0 SPECIAL=SA
Carbon Dioxide HEALTH=3 FIRE=0 REACTIVITY=0 SPECIAL=SA
Ethane HEALTH=3 FIRE=4 REACTIVITY=0
Methane HEALTH=0 FIRE=4 REACTIVITY=0
0 = minimal hazard, 1 = slight hazard, 2 = moderate hazard, 3 = severe hazard, 4 = extreme hazard

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