BERNZOMATIC CORP -- MAPP GAS  -- 6830-00-935-1125
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAPP GAS
MSDS Date:02/28/1997
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-935-1125
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BERNZOMATIC CORP
Address:OLNEY ST
City:MEDINA
State:NY
ZIP:14103-1648
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
Company Name:MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO (U.S.A.DISTRIBUTOR)
Address:600-COUNTY LINE ROAD
City:ELMHURST
State:IL
ZIP:60126
Country:US
Phone:708-834-9600
CAGE:39428

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

Ingred Name:LPG (LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS) WITH METHYLACETHYLENE.
CAS:68476-85-7
RTECS #:SE7545000
Fraction by Wt: 56.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9596

Ingred Name:METHYL ACETYLENE-PROPADIENE MIXTURE (MAPP) (MSDS
    CAS#:56960-91-9)
CAS:59355-75-8
RTECS #:UK4920000
Fraction by Wt: 44.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000PPM/1250STEL; 96

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ASPHYXIANT.MAY REDUCE OXYGEN REQUIRED
    FOR BREATHING.LIQUID GAS MAY FREEZE SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER
    MSDS:CARCINOGENCITY:NTP/IARC:NA,OSHA:NO.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS IF HIGH
    CONCENTRATION OF GAS REPLACE OXYGEN FOR BREATHING.

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

First Aid:REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR.IF UNCOSNC SEEK MED ATTN.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:144F,62C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:850F
Lower Limits:3.0
Upper Limits:11.0
Extinguishing Media:ELIMINATE OXYGEN SOURCE OR STOP FLOW OF GAS.USE
    WATER TO COOL CYLINDER.DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2 TO REDUCE OXYGEN.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL CYLINDERS WITH WATER.KEEP PERSONNEL AWAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KEEP IGN SOURCES AWAY FROM CYULINDER &
    CONTINUE TO COOL CYLINDER UNTIL GAS FLOW IS SHUT OFF.ESCAPING GAS
    FROM CYLINDER MAY BE IGNITED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL IGN SOURCES.VENTIALTION AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY
    FROM ALL IGNITION SOURCES.STORE AT TEMPS BELOW 125F.STORE OUT OF
    DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED W/NORMAL USE.
Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST:ADVISABLE WHEN WELDING.
Protective Gloves:ADVISABLE WHEN WELDING
Eye Protection:USE FIL SHADE #4 OR DARKER WHEN WELDING
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:54.0F,12.2C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NA
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP
Vapor Pres:97PSIG
Vapor Density:1.48
Spec Gravity:0.571
pH:NP
Viscosity:NP
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, UNPLEASANT ODOR AT APPROX 100PPM
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.AVOID UNCONTROLLED CONTACT W/OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 125F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NA

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

Waste Disposal Methods:VENT TO ATMOSPHERE IN OUTDOOR AREAS FREE OF ALL
    SOURCES OF IGNITION.

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