SUPER CUB Gas Cylinder: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

MANUFACTURER:

IKI Manufacturing Co., Inc.           Emergency Phone: 608-884-3411
116 N. Swift Street                   Date Prepared: 7-25-86
Edgerton, WI 53534

IDENTITY (As used on label and List): #227 Super Cub Gas Cylinder

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Hazardous Components                         OSHA PEL      ACGIH TLV 
Specific Chemical Identity, Common Name(s)
n-Butane - CAS# 106-97-8                       NE           800 ppm
NE = Not Established

SECTION III - PHYSICAL CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Boiling Point: Approx 31 deg. F

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): @ 70 deg. F 16.5 psig

Vapor Density (AIR=1): Greater than 1

Solubility in Water: Negligible

Specific Gravity (H20=1) @ 70 deg F - 0.58

Melting Point: NA

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): Flash evaporates

Appearance and Odor: Colorless, liquefied gas. Stenched with ethyl mercaptan

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Flash Point (Method Used)        Flammable Limits       LEL        UEL
< -100 deg. F est.               % by Volume            1.9%       8.5%

Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, C02

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Self-contained breathing apparatus may be necessary. Use water fog or spray to cool exposed containers.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Avoid bursting of gas cylinders. Do not expose to temperature of 120 deg F or more.

SECTION V - REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable

Conditions to Avoid: All ignition sources including heat and static sparks.

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Carbon oxides

Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur

SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ROUTES OF ENTRY:

Inhalation: Primary            Skin: Possible         Ingestion: Unlikely

Health Hazard Acute and Chronic: Simple asphyxia upon overexposure-dizziness, nausea, anesthesia. All tests exhibited negative results. No cardiac or pulmonary function abnormalities.

Carcinogency:

NIP: NO

IARC Mongrams: No

OSHA Regulated: No

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:

Inhalation: dizziness, nausea

Skin Contact: irritation

Eye contact: irritation

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURE:

Inhalation-remove to fresh air. Administer artificial respiration if necessary.

Eyes or Skin-flush with water for at least 15 minutes.

SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Shut off source if possible. ventilate area well. Stay up wind and disperse vapors with water spray.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Empty cans may be discarded. Otherwise follow local, state and federal regulations that apply. Do not puncture or incinerate.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Avoid all ignition sources. Do not store where temperatures may exceed 120 deg. F. Do not spray in direction of body.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Keep away from children.

SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Specify Type): If TLV is exceeded wear NIOSH approved breathing device or respirator.

VENTILATION:

Local Exhaust: Adequate to maintain levels below 800 ppm

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None

EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses

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