BERNZOMATIC CORP -- MAPP GAS  -- 6830-00-935-1125
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAPP GAS
MSDS Date:06/13/1986
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-935-1125
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BERNZOMATIC CORP
Address:ONE BERNZOMATIC DRIVE
City:MEDINA
State:NY
ZIP:14103-1648
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-798-4949
Emergency Phone Num:716-798-4949
Preparer's Name:ROGER L. MAXON
CAGE:70785
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BERNZOMATIC CORP
Address:ONE BERNZ O MATIC DRIVE
Box:City:MEDINA
State:NY
ZIP:14103-1648
Country:US
Phone:716-798-4949
CAGE:70785
Company Name:WESTERN HARDWARE (415-468-5249)
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:NO765

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:METHYL ACETYLENE (PROPYNE)
CAS:74-99-7
RTECS #:UK4250000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9394

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ASPHYXIANT. MAY REDUCE WXYGEN REQUIRED
    FOR BREATHING. LIQUID GAS MAY FREEZE SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO COMMENTS OTHER THAN
    THE ABOVE REFERENCES TO THE THREE LISTINGS.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS IF HIGH
    CONCENTRATIUONS OF GAS REPLACE OXYGEN FOR BREATHING.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:REMOVE EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH AIR. UF UNCONSCIOUS, SEEK
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-99F,-73C
Lower Limits:3.0
Upper Limits:11.0
Extinguishing Media:ELIMINATE OXYGEN SOURCE OR STOP FLOW OF GAS. USE
    WATER TO COOL CYLINDER. DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE TO REDUCE
    OXYGEN
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL CYLINDERS WITH WATER. KEEP PERSONNEL
    AWAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KEEP IGNITION SOURCES AWAY FROM CYLINDER
    AND CONTINUE TO COOL CYLINDER UNTIL GAS FLOW IS SHUT OFF. ESCAPING
    GAS FROM CYLINDER MAY BE IGNITED.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES AND VENTILATE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MFR ON MSDS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY ROM
    ALL IGNITION SOURCES. STORE AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 125F. STORE OUT
    OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED WITH NORMAL USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST ADVISABLE WHEN WELDING, OTHERWISE "N/A".
Protective Gloves:ADVISABLE WHEN WELDING.
Eye Protection:FILTER SHADE #4 OR DARKER FOR WELDING
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM GSA.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G2
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-36F,-38C
Vapor Pres:109 PSIG
Vapor Density:1.48
Spec Gravity:.571
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, UNPLEASANT ODOR AT APPROX. 100 PPM

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. AVOID UNCONTROLLED CONTACT WITH OXIDIZERSS
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 125F.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:VENT TO ATMOSPHERE IN OUTDOOR AREA FREE OF ALL
    SOURCES OF IGNITION.

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