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Safety Data Sheet

LPG
Infosafe No. ACN19 Version 1.1 AU/eng/C No. ISSUED 01/12/2010 Status ISSUED Date

Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product Name
LPG

Product Type/Use Company Name Address

Liquefied petroleum gas. Fuel for use in suitably designed motor vehicles.

Shell Company of Australia Ltd.

Level 2, 8 Redfern Road, Hawthorn East, Victoria 3123 (ABN 46 004 610 459) AUSTRALIA

Emergency Tel.
1800 651 818

Telephone/Fax Number Other Names

Tel: 03 9666 5444 Fax: 03 8823 4800

Not Available

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Preparation Description
Complex mixture of hydrocarbons consisting predominantly of butanes and butenes, propane and propenes plus some C5 and higher hydrocarbons. Low concentrations of sulphur, hydrogen sulphide and mercaptans may be present. It may also contain one or more of the following additives: odourants (usually ethyl mercaptan), anti-icing agents. 1, 3-butadiene, classified as a Category 1 carcinogen and Category 2 mutagen, may be present at concentrations of less than 0.1%(m/m).

Dangerous Components / Constituents

Name

CAS

EINECS

Proportion Hazard

R Phrase

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See Section 16 'Other Information' for full text of each relevant Risk Phrase.

Petroleum gases, liquefied. Other Information

68476-85-7

270-704-2 90-100 % F+

R12

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazards Identification
DANGEROUS GOODS. NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. Dangerous goods classification according to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code. Hazard classification according to the criteria of NOHSC.

Human Health Hazards

Prolonged exposure to high vapour concentrations may affect the central nervous system. Short exposure to very high concentrations of hydrocarbon gases, although insufficient to cause asphyxia, may cause CNS depression and/or death. Skin contact with liquid gas may give rise to frost-bite.

Safety Hazards

Extremely flammable liquefied gas. The vapour is heavier than air, spreads along the ground and distant ignition is possible. Beware of accumulation in pits and confined spaces.

Environmental Hazards

Not classified as dangerous for the environment.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Symptoms and Effects
Liquid may cause skin and eye burns. Prolonged exposure to vapour concentrations above the recommended occupational exposure standard may cause headache, dizziness, nausea, irritation of the eyes, upper respiratory tract, mouth and digestive tract, cardiac irregularities, asphyxiation, unconsciousness and even death.

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. Keep warm and at rest. If the casualty is stuporous, some physical restraint may be necessary to prevent injury. If breathing but unconscious, place in the recovery position. If breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration. If heartbeat absent give external cardiac compression. Monitor breathing and pulse. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Skin

Drench affected parts with water. Remove contaminated clothing, rings, watches, etc. if possible - DO NOT attempt to do so if they are adhering to the skin. Do not attempt to reheat the affected parts rapidly reheat slowly. Cover with a sterile dressing. Do not apply ointments or powders. Note that contaminated clothing may be a fire hazard. Contaminated clothing should be soaked with water before being removed. It must be laundered before reuse.

Eye

DO NOT DELAY. Flush eye with copious quantities of water. Cover eye with a sterile dressing. Obtain medical attention immediately.

Ingestion

In the unlikely event of ingestion, obtain medical attention immediately.

Advice to Doctor

Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

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Specific Hazards

Combustion is likely to give rise to a complex mixture of airborne solid and liquid particulates and gases, including carbon monoxide and unidentified organic and inorganic compounds. The vapour is heavier than air, spreads along the ground and distant ignition is possible. Sustained fire attack on vessels may cause a Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion (BLEVE). Contents are under pressure and can explode when exposed to heat or flames.

Extinguishing Media

Shut off supply. If not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out. Dry powder, carbon dioxide may be used for small fires. Water fog should be used to assist the approach to the source of the fire. All containers subject to fire or to radiant heat should be cooled by spraying with water.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

None.

Protective Equipment

Proper protective equipment including breathing apparatus must be worn when approaching a fire in a confined space.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, clothing. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Note that contaminated clothing may be a fire hazard. Contaminated clothing should be soaked with water before being removed. It must be laundered before reuse.

Clean-up Methods - Small Spillages

Allow to evaporate.

Clean-up Methods - Large Spillages Other Information

Attempt to disperse the vapour or to direct its flow to a safe location, for example by using fog sprays.

Test atmosphere for vapours to ensure safe working conditions before other personnel are allowed into the area. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. Observe all relevant local and international regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
This product is intended for use in closed systems only. Do not use in confined areas. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Do not breathe spray, fumes or mists. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Store only in purpose designed pressure vessels or cylinders. Store outdoors or in adequately ventilated storerooms. Locate tanks away from heat and other sources of ignition. Do not store in the vicinity of cylinders containing compressed oxygen. All storage areas should be provided with adequate fire fighting facilities.

Storage

Storage Temperatures Product Transfer

0C Minimum. 30C Maximum.

Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping. Ensure electrical continuity by bonding all equipment. Avoid contact with equipment in view of the risk of cold burns. Do not use compressed air for filling, discharging or handling.

Tank Cleaning
Cleaning, inspection and maintenance of storage tanks is a specialist operation that requires the

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implementation of strict procedures and precautions. These include issuing of work permits, gas-freeing of tanks, using a manned harness, lifelines, and wearing air-supplied breathing apparatus. Prior to entry and whilst cleaning is underway, the atmosphere within the tank must be monitored using an oxygen meter and explosimeter.

Recommended Materials Other Information

For containers or container linings, use mild steel or stainless steel.

Ensure that all local and international regulations regarding handling and storage facilities are followed. Where large quantities of liquefied petroleum gas are stored, emergency and disaster plans must be developed in conjunction with local authorities.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits Substance Regulations NOHSC:1003 Petroleum gases, liquefied. NOHSC:1003 NOHSC:1003 TWA 1800 mg/m3 Adopted National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:1003(1995)] - 3rd Edition Exposure Duration TWA Exposure Limit 1000 Units ppm Notes

Exposure Controls

The level of personal protection and the types of controls necessary will vary depending on exposure conditions. Select controls based on a risk assessment of local circumstances. Use sealed systems as far as possible. Use local, intrinsically safe, exhaust ventilation if there is a risk of inhalation of vapours, mists, or aerosols. Provide eye washes and showers for emergency use.

Hygiene Measures

Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking and using the toilet.

If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations to a level which is adequate to protect worker health, select respiratory protective equipment suitable for the specific conditions of use and meeting relevant legislation. Where air-filtering respirators are unsuitable (e.g. where airborne concentrations are high, there is a confined space or a risk of oxygen deficiency) use appropriate positive pressure breathing apparatus. Where air-filtering respirators are suitable, select an appropriate combination of mask and filter, select a filter suitable for organic gases and vapours (boiling point >65 deg C).

Respiratory Protection

Hand Protection

Neoprene or nitrile rubber gloves. Gloves must maintain flexibility down to the atmospheric boiling point of this product.

Eye Protection

Monogoggles or full face shield if splashes are likely to occur.

Body Protection

Safety shoes or boots - chemical resistant. Overalls made of cotton or other natural fibres.

Environmental Exposure Controls

Minimise release to the environment. An environmental assessment must be made to ensure compliance with local environmental legislation.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

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Colour

Colourless.

Physical State Odour

Liquefied gas.

Distinctive and unpleasant if stenched, odourless if unstenched.

pH Value

Not applicable.

Vapour Pressure Boiling Point

circa -45C.

circa 980 kPa at 20C.

Solubility in Water
Negligible.

Density

circa 510 kg/m3 at 15C.

Flash Point
-104C.

Flammable Limits - Upper

circa 10%(V/V).

Flammable Limits - Lower

circa 2.2%(V/V).

Auto-Ignition Temperature
>450C.

Vapour Density (Air=1)

circa 1.5 at 15C.

Partition co-efficient, n-octanol/water

log Pow 2.3 (estimated value).

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability
Stable.

Conditions to Avoid Materials to Avoid

Heat, open flames, sparks and flammable atmospheres.

Strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Hazardous decomposition products are not expected to form during normal storage.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Basis for Assessment

Information given is based on a knowledge of the components and the toxicology of similar products.

Acute Toxicity - Oral

Data not available.

Acute Toxicity - Dermal

Data not available.

Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Eye Irritation

LC50 >5mg/l/4hours(rat).

Not irritating. Liquid causes cold burns.

Skin Irritation

Not irritating. Liquid causes cold burns.

Respiratory Irritation
Not irritating.

Skin Sensitisation Carcinogenicity

Not expected to be a skin sensitizer.

1,3-butadiene content of the butane propellant less than 0.1%m/m. Other components are not known to be associated with carcinogenic effects.

Mutagenicity

Not considered to be a mutagenic hazard.

Reproductive Toxicity Other Information

Not considered to be toxic to reproduction.

High gas oncentrations will displace available air; unconsciousness and death may occur suddenly from lack of oxygen. Rapid release of gases which are liquids under pressure, may cause frost burns of exposed tissues (skin, eye) due to evaporative cooling.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Basis for Assessment
Ecotoxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product. Information given is based on a knowledge of the components and the ecotoxicology of similar products.

Mobility

Evaporates extremely rapidly from water or soil surfaces. Disperses rapidly in air.

Persistence / Degradability Bioaccumulation Ecotoxicity

Inherently biodegradable.

Does not bioaccumulate.

Product is expected to be practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms, LL/EL50 >100 mg/l. (LL/EL50 expressed as the nominal amount of product required to prepare aqueous test extract).

Other Information
In view of the high rate of loss from solution, the product is unlikely to pose a significant hazard to aquatic life.

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal
Do not pollute the soil, water or environment with the waste product. Dispose in accordance with prevailing regulations, preferably to a recognised collector or contractor. The competence of the collector or contractor should be established beforehand.

Product Disposal

As for waste disposal.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADG U.N. Number
1075

ADG UN Class
2.1

ADG Hazchem Code

2WE

ADG Proper Shipping Name IMDG UN Number

1075

PETROLEUM GASES, LIQUEFIED

IMDG Hazard Class

2.1

IMDG Proper Shipping Name IATA UN Number

1075

PETROLEUM GASES, LIQUEFIED

IATA Hazard Class

2.1

IATA Proper Shipping Name

PETROLEUM GASES, LIQUEFIED

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EC Symbols
F+

EC Risk Phrase

R12 Extremely Flammable.

EC Safety Phrase

S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. S51 Use only in well ventilated areas. S23(2) Do not breathe gas or fumes.

EINECS
All components listed or polymer exempt.

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AICS (Australia)

All components listed.

National Legislation

National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets [NOHSC:2011] List of Designated Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:10005]. Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008]. Adopted National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:1003]. Australian Dangerous Goods Code. Standard Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons.

Hazard Category

Extremely Flammable

Packaging & Labelling

Safety data sheet available for professional user on request.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

References
Concawe Product Dossier 92/102 - Liquified petroleum gas.

Poisons Schedule
NS.

Restrictions

Persistent abuse involving repeated and prolonged exposures to high concentrations of vapour ('sniffing') has been reported to result in central nervous system damage and eventually death.

List of R Phrases in Section 2

R12 Extremely Flammable.

Technical Contact Numbers

(03) 9666 5444.

Further Information

This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It does not constitute a guarantee for any specific property of the product.

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