BERNZOMATIC CORP -- MAPP GAS -- 6830-00D003384 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAPP GAS
MSDS Date:09/10/1993
FSC:6830
NIIN:00D003384
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BERNZOMATIC CORP
Address:ONE BERNZOMATIC DRIVE
City:MEDINA
State:NY
ZIP:14103
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-798-4949
Emergency Phone Num:716-798-4949
Preparer's Name:ROGER 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

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

Ingred Name:LPG (LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS)
CAS:68476-85-7
RTECS #:SE7545000
Fraction by Wt: 56.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9394

Ingred Name:METHYL ACETYLENE-PROPADIENE MIXTURE (MAPP)
CAS:59355-75-8
RTECS #:UK4920000
Fraction by Wt: 44.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000PPM/1250STEL; 94

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT RELEVANT.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:LUNGS & CNS. ACUTE &
    CHRONIC- ASPHYXIANT. MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, EXCITATION &
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS. EYES:LIQUID GAS MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE. SKIN:LIQUID
    MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE. ORAL:NOT LIKE LY, BUT LIQUID CAN CAUSE LIPS &
    MOUTH FROSTBITE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND SKIN FROSTBITE; HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SEEK ADVICE OF AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST,
    URGENTLY . SKIN:FOR EXPOSURE TO LIQUID, FLUSH WITH WATER & WARM
    FROSTBITE AREAS WITH WARM WATER (NOT TO EXCEED 105F). ORAL:IF
    LIQUID IS SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-99F TO -127F
Lower Limits:3.0
Upper Limits:11.0
Extinguishing Media:COOL CYLINDER WITH WATER. ELIMINATE OXYGEN SOURCE
    OR STOP FLEW OF GAS. USE DRY CHEMICAL/CARBON DIOXIDE TO REDUCE
    OXYGEN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:ONLY SAFE WAY TO EXTINGUISH FIRE IS TO STOP
    FLOW OF GAS. IF FLOW CANNOT BE STOPPED, LET FIRE BURN ITSELF OUT
    WHILE COOLING CONTAINERS WITH WATER. STAY UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS. VENTILATE AREA.
    REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, STOP LEAK AND REMOVE LEAKING
    CONTAINERS IF YOU CAN DO WITHOUT RISK. REDUCE VAPORS WITH WATER
    FOG. BEFORE ENTERING AREA, ESPE CIALLY CONFINED AREA, CHECK
    ATMOSPHERE WITH DEVICE
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CYLINDERS SECURED, IN UPRIGHT
    POSITION. STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES,
    DIRECT SUNLIGHT, OXYGEN & OTHER OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. STORE AND USE WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION. CLOSE VALVE WHEN NOT IN USE. NEVER WORK ON A
    PRESSURIZED SYSTEM. GAS CAN CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION. KEEP OUT OF
    REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IN EMERGENCY OR CONFINED AREA, WEAR
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER OR WELDER'S GLOVES RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR WELDER GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LEATHER SLEEVES, LEATHER APRON AND OTHER
    STANDARD PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR CUTTING AND WELDING
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HANDLE CYLINDERS WITH CARE. FUMES AND GASES FROM WELDING CANNOT BE
    CLASSIFIED SIMPLY. TRAIN WORKERS TO KEEP THEIR HEADS OUT OF FUMES.

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

HCC:G2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVENT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-36F TO -4F
Vapor Pres:6410 @70F
Vapor Density:1.48
Spec Gravity:0.571
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, UNPLEASANT ODOR AT APPROXIMATELY 100 PPM
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID UNCONTROLLED CONTACT WITH OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURE ABOVE 125F.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:VENT TO ATMOSPHERE IN OUTDOOR AREA FREE OF ALL
    SOURCES OF IGNITION. KEEP PERSONNEL AWAY. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT,
    RESIDUE, DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR LINER IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
    ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL CO MPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.