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2. Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW This product is highly flammable! Contains benzene, a proven human carcinogen. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel considerable distances to a source of ignition and flash back. Vapors may spread along the ground and may enter sewers, basements and other confined spaces. Refer to North American Emergency Response Guide (NAERG) 128. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS/ROUTES OF EXPOSURE Eye: Skin: Ingestion: Inhalation: This product is a moderate eye irritant and chronic exposure may cause reddening of the eye. This product is a moderate irritant of the skin and repeated or prolonged contact may defat the skin If ingested, abdominal cramping, vomiting and diarrhea may occur. Aspiration of liquid into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonia, severe lung damage and respiratory failure. Potential effects target the Central Nervous System, liver and kidneys. The benzene component is a known human carcinogen that may result in aplastic anemia and leukemia (cancer of the bone marrow).
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient Name Crude Oil Propane n-Butane iso-Butane iso-Pentane n-Pentane Methylcyclopentane n-Hexane Cyclohexane Methylcyclohexane Heptane % 100 0-1 0-4 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-10 1-4 1-3 3-7 CAS No. 8002-05-9 74-98-6 106-97-8 75-28-5 78-78-4 109-66-0 96-37-7 110-54-3 110-82-7 108-87-2 142-82-5
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Ingestion: Inhalation:
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS Ensure your own safety and use the appropriate respiratory protection. Ensure adequate ventilation to keep vapor and gas concentrations of this product below occupational exposure and flammability limits, particularly in confined spaces. Contain product as much as possible to separate the product from personnel. Electrical equipment including ventilation systems should be approved for classified areas. Showers and/or eyewash fountains should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use when there is any possibility of exposure to liquids.
in emergencies
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Eye/Face Protection: Wear chemical goggles or a full-face shield when handling this product. Skin Protection: Avoid skin contact. Wear appropriate fire retardant and chemical resistant gloves when handling this product. Respiratory Protection: Ensure your own safety and use the appropriate respiratory protection. An approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with full-face piece may be required. When assessing the proper type of respiratory protection consider the occupational exposure limits applicable to individual ingredients. Refer to CSA Standard Selection, Use and Care of Respirators (Z94.4-02) and NIOSH Respirator Decision Logic for additional guidance on respiratory protection.
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ACGIH TLV-TWA =600ppm ACGIH TLV-TWA =600ppm ACGIH TLV-TWA =50ppm (skin) ACGIH TLV-TWA =100ppm ACGIH TLV-TWA =400ppm ACGIH TLV-TWA =400ppm ACGIH TLV-STEL =500ppm Octane 111-65-9 ACGIH TLV-TWA =300ppm Benzene 71-43-2 ACGIH TLV-TWA =0.5ppm (skin) ACGIH TLV-STEL =2.5ppm Toluene 108-88-3 ACGIH TLV-TWA =600ppm Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 ACGIH TLV-TWA =100ppm ACGIH TLV-STEL =125ppm Xylene 1330-20-7 ACGIH TLV-TWA =600ppm Hydrogen Sulfide 7783-06-4 ACGIH TLV-TWA= 1 ppm ACGIH TLV-TWA= 5 ppm ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists TLV Threshold Limit Value TWA Time Weighted Average STEL Short Term Exposure Limits
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS Acute effects: Low concentrations may irritate eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, and peripheral nervous system. May cause CNS depression, cardiac sensitization, drowsiness, narcosis and asphyxia.
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Class B3 Flammable Liquid Class D2A Materials Causing Serious and Other Toxic Effects Class D2B Materials Causing Serious and Other Toxic Effects CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) All components of this product are listed on the Canadian DSL Inventory.
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