NAME: L.P.G.
SYNONYM(s): LPG; Bottled gas; Liquified Petroleum Gas; (see related, Propane)
IMIS: 1803
CAS: 68476-85-7
NIOSH: RTECS SE7545000; 55311
DOT: UN1075 Flammable Gas
DESCRIPTION:
Colorless, odorless gas (foul-smelling odorant added).
MW: 42 to 58
BP: -40 to 31 F
VP: 2.1 to 8.6 atm
INCOM: Strong oxidizers
Exposure Limits
OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 1000 ppm, 1800 mg/m3
OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 1000 ppm, 1800 mg/m3 TWA
ACGIH TLV: 1000 ppm, 1800 mg/m3 TWA
NIOSH REL: 1000 ppm TWA
Health Factors
SYMPTOM(s): Lightheadedness, drowsiness
HEALTH EFFECTS: Explosive (HE18); Asphyxiants (HE17); Narcosis (HE8)
ORGAN: Respiratory system, CNS
Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):
Combustible Gas Meter
SECONDARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SAM2):
DEVICE: Detector Tube COMPANY: Gastec
PART #: 100A RANGE: 0.02-0.8%
CLASS: Mfg
DEVICE: Instrumentation COMPANY: Infrared Spectrophotometer
PART #: MIRAN 1A & 1B RANGE: 0.3 ppm @ 3.4 um
CLASS: Mfg
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