Safety data sheet 

Propylene 

Creation date : 28.01.2005 

29.1 1.2006 

Version : 1.0 DE/E SDS No.: 105 

Revision date : page I / 2 

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND 

OF THE COMPANY 

Product name 

Propylene 

Chemical formula C3Hl 

Known uses Not known. 

Company identification 

Unde AG. Gas and Engineering, Linde Gas Division SeitnerstraBe 

70. 0.82049 Pullach 

Emergency phone numbers: 089-7446-0 

2 COMPOSITlONIINFORMA. TION ON INGREDIENTS 

Substance/Preparation: Substance 

Componentsnmpurities 

CAS Nr: 115-07-1 

EEC Nr (from EINECS) : 204-062-1 

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the 

dassification of the product. 

3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 

Classification 

Extremely flammable. 

Risk advice to man and the environment 

Liquefied gas 

Contact with liquid may cause cold bums/frost bite. 

4 FIRST AID MEASURES 

Inhalation 

In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may 

include loss of mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of 

asphyxiation. In low concentrations may cause narcotic effects. 

Symptoms may indude dizziness. headache, nausea and loss of co- ordination. Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self 

contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a 

doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped. 

Skin/eye contact 

For liquid spillage - flush with water for at least 15 minutes Obtain 

medical assistance 

Ingestion 

Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. 

5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 

Specific hazards 

Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode. 

Hazandous combustion products 

Incomplete combustion may form carbon monoxide. 

Suitable extinguishing media 

All known extinguishants can be used. 

Specific methods 

If possible. stop flow of product. Move container away or cool with 

water from a protected position. Do not extinguish a leaking gas 

flame unless absolutely necessary. Spontaneous/explosive reignilion may occur. Extinguish any other fire. Extinguish any dher 

fire. 

Special protective equipment for fire fighters 

In confined space use self-<:Ontained breathing apparatus. 

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 

Personal precautions 

Wear self -<:Ontained breathing apparatus when entering area unless 

atmosphere is proved to be safe. Ensure adequate air ventilation. 

Evacuate area. Eliminate ignition sources. 

Environmental precautions 

Try to stop release. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and 

workpits. or any place where its accumulation can be dangerous. 

Clean up methods 

Ventilate area. Keep area evacuated and free from ignition sources 

until any spilled liquid has evaporated. (Groundfree from frost). 

7 HAN DUNG AND STORAGE 

Handling and storage 

Ensure equipment is adequately earthed. Suck back of water into 

the container must be prevented. Purge air from system before 

introducing gas. Do not allow backfeed into the container. Use only 

proper1y specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its 

supply pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in 

doubt. Keep away from ignition sources (including static 

discharges). Refer to supplier's container handling instructions. 

Prevent bottles from falling down. Segregate from oxidant gases 

and other oxidants in store. Keep container below 50"C in a well 

ventilated place. Observe "Technische Regeln Druckgase (TRG) 

280 Ziffer 5" 

8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 

Personal protection 

Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not smoke while handling product. 

Carry working gloves and protection shoes while handling gas 

cylinders. 

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 

General Information 

Appearance/Colour: Colour1ess gas 

Odour: Sweetish Poor warning properties at low concentrations. 

Stenchant often added 

Important information on environment, health and safety 

Molecular weight: 42 g/mol 

Melting point -185 ·c 

Boiling point -47,7 •c 

Critical temperature: 92,4 •c 

Autoignition temperature:455 •c 

Flammability range:2 %(V)- 11 %(V) 

Relative density, gas: 1,5 

Relative density, liquid: 0,6 

Solubility mg/1 water: 384 rng/1 

Other data 

Gas/vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces., 

particular1y at or below ground level. 

10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 

Stability and reactivity 

Can form explosive mixture with air. May react violently with 

oxidants. 

11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 

Acute toxicity 

No known toxicological effects from this product. 

12 ECOLOGICALINFORMATION 

General 

No known ecological damage caused by this product. 

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