Propene

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation: Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. 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.

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

Skin contact: Extremely cold material. Can cause burns similar to frostbite. Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Obtain medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Eye contact: Extremely cold material. Can cause burns similar to frostbite. 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.  

Protection of first-aiders : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Notes to physician : No specific treatment. Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media: Suitable: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

Extinguishing media: Not suitable: None known.

Special exposure 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. 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.

Hazardous thermal decomposition products: Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide

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

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions : Accidental releases pose a serious fire or explosion hazard. Immediately contact emergency personnel. 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. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment

Environmental precautions: Ensure emergency procedures to deal with accidental gas releases are in place to avoid contamination of the environment. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

Methods for cleaning up;

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.

Handling and storage

Handling: Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. 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. Contains gas under pressure. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. 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. Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Use explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and material handling) equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not puncture or incinerate container.  

Storage: Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area. Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials. Eliminate all ignition sources. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.

Packaging materials: Recommended: Steel. Stainless steel. aluminium

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 1077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

PROPYLENE

Chemical name:

Propylene

Language:

English

Labels:

2.1

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

Hazard identification number: 23
Limited quantity: LQ0
CEFIC Tremcard: 20S1077
UK Emergency Action Code: 2YE

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN 1077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

PROPYLENE

Chemical name:

Propylene

Language:

English

Labels:

2.1

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Hazard identification number:23
Limited quantity: LQ0
CEFIC Tremcard: 20S1077
UK Emergency Action Code:2YE

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN 1077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

PROPYLENE

Chemical name:

Propylene

Labels:

2.1

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 1077

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

PROPYLENE

Chemical name:

Propylene

Labels:

2.1

Remarks

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Quantity limitation: Forbidden
Cargo Aircraft Only Quantity limitation: 150 kg

Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure controls

Occupational exposure: Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation controls 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, vapour or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.

Hygiene measures: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Respiratory protection: Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. 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. Recommended: self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Hand protection: 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. 4-8 hours (breakthrough time): Insulated gloves suitable for low temperatures; neoprene, nitrile rubber

Eye protection: 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 or  dusts. Recommended: full-face mask

Skin protection: 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.

Environmental exposure controls : 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.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability: The product is stable.

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

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

Materials to avoid: oxidising agents, water, nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2 etc.)

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

Disposal considerations

Methods of disposal: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any  by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Empty pressure vessels should be returned to the supplier.

Hazardous waste: The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.