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General Description
Synonyms: Dimethyl methane; LPG
OSHA IMIS Code Number: 2150
Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 74-98-6
NIOSH, Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: TX2275000
Department of Transportation Regulation Number (49 CFR 172.101) and Guide: 1075 115; 1978 115
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Propane: chemical description, physical properties, potentially hazardous incompatibilities, and more
Related Chemical:
Exposure Limits
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for General Industry: 29 CFR 1910.1000 Z-1 Table -- 1000 ppm, 1800 mg/m3 TWA
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 2500 ppm, 4508 mg/m3 TWA
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Limit (REL): 1000 ppm, 1800 mg/m3 TWA
Health Factors
NIOSH Immediately Dangerous To Life or Health Concentration (IDLH): 2100 ppm (lower explosive limit)
Potential symptoms: Dizziness, disorientation (confusion), excitation (hallucinations, euphoria); nausea, vomiting; unconsciousness; cardiac arrest (asphyxia); frostbite (contact with liquid ); long-term intermittent exposure to high concentrations can cause nosebleeds, rhinitis, oral and nasal ulcerations, conjunctivitis, bloodshot eyes, anorexia, weight loss, lethargy, fatigue and damage to the CNS.
Health Effects: Explosive (HE18); CNS effects (HE7); Asphyxiant (HE17)
Affected organ: CNS
Date Last Revised: 07/10/2003
Literature Basis:
- International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO): Propane.
- Fonseca, C.A., Auerbach, D.S. and Suarez, R.V.: The forensic investigation of propane gas asphyxiation. Am. J. Forensic Med. Pathol. 23(2): 167-169, 2002.
Monitoring Methods used by OSHA
Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method:
sampling media: Two Carbosieve S-III tubes in series (130/65 mg sections)
analytical solvent: Carbon Disulfide
maximum volume: 5.0 Liters maximum flow rate: 0.1 L/min
current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
method reference: OSHA Manual of Analytical Methods (OSHA PV2077)
method classification: Partially Validated
sampling media: Combustible Gas Meter
method reference: NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NIOSH S87)
method classification: Fully Validated
On-Site Sampling Techniques/Methods:
device: Detector Tube
manufacturer: AUER/MSA
model/type: Propane-200, MSA P/N 804418, AUER P/N 5086-831
sampling information: follow manufacturer’s instructions
upper measurement limit: 4000 ppm
detection limit: approx. 200 ppm
overall uncertainty: unknown
method reference: on-site air secondary (manufacturer)
device: Detector Tube
manufacturer: Dräger
model/type: Hydrocarbons 0.1%/b, order no. CH 26101
sampling information: 7 to 15 strokes
upper measurement limit: 1.3 Vol.-%
detection limit: approx. 0.5 Vol.-%
overall uncertainty: 49%
method reference: on-site air secondary (manufacturer)
device: Detector Tube
manufacturer: Gastec
model/type: 103
sampling information: 0.5 to 2 strokes
upper measurement limit: 2.4%
detection limit: 0.05%
overall uncertainty: 16%
method reference: on-site air secondary (manufacturer)
device: Detector Tube
manufacturer: Matheson-Kitagawa
model/type: 8014-125SA
sampling information: follow manufacturer’s instructions
upper measurement limit: 0.5%
detection limit: approx. 0.02%
overall uncertainty: unknown
method reference: on-site air secondary (manufacturer)
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