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Safety Data Sheet <br /> Material Name: Propane <br /> Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions <br /> Gas fires should not be extinguished unless flow of gas can be immediately stopped. Shut off gas source and <br /> allow gas to burn out. If spill or leak has not ignited, determine if water spray may assist in dispersing gas or vapor <br /> to protect personnel attempting to stop leak. Use water to cool equipment, surfaces and containers exposed to <br /> fire and excessive heat. For large fire the use of unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles may be <br /> advantageous to further minimize personnel exposure. Isolate area, particularly around ends of storage vessels. <br /> Let vessel, tank car or container burn unless leak can be stopped. Withdraw immediately in the event of a rising <br /> sound from a venting safety device. Large fires typically require specially trained personnel and equipment to <br /> isolate and extinguish the fire. <br /> Firefighting activities that may result in potential exposure to high heat, smoke or toxic by-products of combustion <br /> should require NIOSH- approved pressure-demand self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece and full <br /> protective clothing. <br /> Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures <br /> Recovery and Neutralization <br /> Stop the source of the release, if safe to do so. <br /> Materials and Methods for Clean-Up <br /> Do not flush down sewer or drainage systems. Do not touch spilled liquid (frostbite/freeze burn hazard!). Consider <br /> the use of water spray to disperse vapors. Isolate the area until gas has dispersed. Ventilate and gas test area <br /> before entering. <br /> Emergency Measures <br /> Evacuate nonessential personnel and secure all ignition sources. No road flares, smoking or flames in hazard <br /> area. Consider wind direction, stay upwind and uphill, if possible. Evaluate the direction of product travel. Vapor <br /> cloud may be white, but color will dissipate as cloud disperses -fire and explosion hazard is still present! <br /> Personal Precautions and Protective Equipment <br /> Do not touch spilled liquid (frostbite/freeze burn hazard!). <br /> Environmental Precautions <br /> Do not flush down sewer or drainage systems. <br /> Prevention of Secondary Hazards <br /> None <br /> Section 7 - Handling and Storage <br /> Handling Procedures <br /> Keep away from flame, sparks, ignition sources and excessive temperatures. Use only in well ventilated areas. <br /> Storage Procedures <br /> Store only in approved containers. Keep away from flame, sparks, excessive temperatures and open flame. Keep <br /> containers closed and clearly labeled. Empty product containers or vessels may contain explosive vapors. Do not <br /> pressurize, cut, heat, weld or expose such containers to sources of ignition. <br /> Incompatibilities <br /> Keep away from strong oxidizers, ignition sources and heat. Explosion hazard when exposed to chlorine dioxide. <br /> Heating barium peroxide with propane causes violent exothermic reaction. Heated chlorine-propane mixtures are <br /> explosive under some conditions. <br /> Page 3 of 8 Revision Date 03/20/2017 <br />