The stench of odorized gas may not awaken sleeping persons. Natural gas transported in distribution pipelines, including at compressed natural gas fueling facilities, must contain an odorant so that people can detect by smell the presence of natural gas before a dangerous concentration is reached. We have prepared a wide range of safety data sheets. The information and recommendations contained in this msds are believed to be accurate at the date of its preparation. Semco msds 1 natural gas odorized issue date 090810 page 4 of 15 revision date 0715 serious injury from a flash fire or explosion is very great if a leak, suspected leak, or odor is ignored. Propane also called liquified petroleum gas or lpgas in its natural state is an odorless and colorless gaseous hydrocarbon c3h8 obtained from natural gas and crude oil. Aliphatic hydrocarbons separated from natural gas having carbon numbers in the range of c. It shows what the hazards of the product are, how to use the product safely, what to expect if the recommendations are not followed, what to do if accidents occur, how to recognize. Natural gas safety data sheet an overview of the chemical make up and identifies the many procedures and proper handling of natural gas. Handling and storage advice on general occupational hygiene conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is. Odorized products contain small quantities msds learn how to safely handle natural gas. Material safety data sheet amerigas propane pages 1 5.
Keep away from heat, sparks, flame, and all other ignition sources. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. Safety data sheet according to osha hcs 2012 29 cfr 1910. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against. Copy of the natural gas material data safety sheet msds and natural gas odorant if the pipeline transports odorized gas. Copies of response plans and procedures a list of pipeline emergency contacts, including kinder morgan to download a copy of the natural gas msds, verify kinder morgan. Colorless gas or liquid with distinct odor of commercial natural gas. Product and company identification material name natural gas odorized revision date march 17, 2010 msds number swg msds 1 product use fuel gas.
Contact with soil in underground leaks may deodorize or remove odorant from the gas. Please be aware that you may need to supplement the contents of these data sheets with the most uptodate local regulations and. Hazardous componentsidentity information product propane odorized chemical name propane chemical family liquefied petroleum gas paraffinic hydrocarbons hazardous components. Recommended use primarily used as a heating fuel for domestic and industrial purposes. Natural gas odorizers run the gamut from a simple wick in a container to computerized equipment, which controls the amount of odorant based on flow rate, tracks the amount of odorant in inventory, and alarms when odorant is not being injected into the gas stream odorants used for natural gas vary from country to country, depending on gas distribution regulations. T his sds is for natural gas that has been processed to remove hydrogen sulfide and other contaminants. Dimethylmethane, lpgas, liquefied petroleum gas lpg, propane. Gas may accumulate in low or confined areas or travel a considerable distance to a source.
Box 2844, 150 6th avenue southwest calgary alberta t2p 3e3. Isolate area, particularly around ends of storage vessels. Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. If you have questions or concerns about the whmis legislation, please contact your local ministry of labour office. Primarily methane gas with other fossil fuels such as ethane, propane, butane and pentane. Natural gas condensate sweet may contain variable amounts of benzene and nhexane. Call 911 and southwest gas immediately at 8778606020, whether youre a customer or not. Propane odorized safety data sheet according to federal register vol. Dimethylmethane, lpgas, liquefied petroleum gas lpg, propane, propyl hydride. Safety data sheets sds safety data sheets formerly material safety data sheets contain hazard information on the use, storage, handling and emergency procedures related to natural gas. Dimethylmethane, liquefied petroleum gas lpg, sales propane, commercial propane, refinery. Hazards identification flammable gases category 1 gases under pressure liquefied gas classification of the substance or mixture. Liquefied natural gas lng is a cryogenic liquid derived from natural gas by processing. Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds.
Proper testing of odorant levels in natural gaslevels in natural gas. Odorized products contain small quantities natural gas is used primarily for space and water heating and for industrial processing applications method of transport pipeline under pressure or high pressure cylinders attached to mobile vehicles transportation of dangerous goods regulations. Safety data sheet natural gas southern california gas. Our msds database is an easy to use, do it yourself tool, and best of all. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their msds online database. Propane also called liquified petroleum gas or lp gas in its natural state is an odorless and colorless gaseous hydrocarbon c3h8 obtained from natural gas and crude oil. The purpose, of course, is to make the gas smell so that it can be detected, because, in its natural state, natural gas is odorless. If spill or leak has not ignited, determine if water spray may assist in dispersing gas or vapor to protect personnel attempting to. Natural gas is a complex combination of light gases separated from raw natural gas, which is a naturally occurring product. Do not rely on sense of smell alone to determine if there is a gas leak or if gas is otherwise present. Material safety data sheet for liquified petroleum gas. Natural gas material safety data sheets provide free.
Safety data sheets formerly material safety data sheets contain hazard information on the use, storage, handling and emergency procedures related to natural gas. Safety regulations are generally governed first and foremost by local legislation. However, odorization of natural gas is only one phase of protection, and there. As explained in section 7, persons should not rely solely on their sense of smell to determine if a gas leak exists or if natural gas is present. Chemical product and company identification product name. Natural gas is a mixture of light gases separated from raw natural gas consisting of aliphatic hydrocarbons having carbon numbers in the range of c1 through c4, predominantly methane c1 and ethane c2. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the risk of a subsequent explosion. A combustible gas in a distribution line must contain a natural odorant or be odorized so that at a concentration in air of onefifth of the lower explosive limit, the gas is readily detectable by a person with a normal sense of smell.
Instances where the odorant in an odorized gas may be undetectable include. Gas detection equipment should be used, particularly when working in confined areas. Natural gas condensate sweet is extremely flammable and can cause eye, skin, gastrointestinal, and respiratory irritation as well as dizziness and loss of balance. Propane, lpg, hd5 propane, stenched propane, odorized propane, commercial propane.
This msds is also available electronically on our website. Msds material safety data sheet liquefied natural gas lng exxon mobil revised. Received from transcanada pipeline and odorized by vermont gas. For large fire the use of unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles may be advantageous to further minimize personnel exposure. Take a copy of the label and the msds to physician or other health professional with victims. Natural gas odorization is the process of injecting an odorant into a gas stream by an odorizer or odorant injection equipment. They provide critical information, such as chemical names, hazardous ingredients, reactivity information and safehandling instructions. The vapor gas is heavier than air and will spread along the ground. Fuel gas, process stream company identification supplier. General msds assistance call 8167921600 and ask to speak with the safety department for general assistance with questions about this msds. Hydrocarbon gas, gas or liquefied gas intended use. Gas fires should not be extinguished unless flow of gas can be immediately stopped.
Identification product identifier odorized natural gas other means of identification synonyms natural gasmethane. Safety data sheets sds are used by workers who handle chemicals and toxic materials. Odorized products contain small quantities gas fires should not be extinguished unless flow of gas can be immediately stopped. Hazards identification flammable gases category 1 gases under pressure compressed gas. Propane hd5, propane commercial, liquified petroleum gas lpg, c3h8, cgsb propane grade 1, cgsb propane grade 2, nonodorized propane, unstenched propane, automotive propane. Propane, product propane nonodorized section 1 chemical product and company identification. Box 4054, richmond, ca 94804 4010 commercial propane odorized. Methane, compressed natural gas cng, vaporized natural gas vng, petroleum. Natural gas consists primarily of methane and ethane. Compressed gas high concentrations may exclude oxygen and cause dizziness and suffocation. All concentrations are percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Under certain conditions, the distinctive odorant added to natural gas may be diminished or lost so that it cannot be smelled.
A sds msds lpg liquefied petroleum gas safety data sheet. Natural gas material safety data sheet natural gas msds. A complex mixture of light gases separated from raw natural gas consisting of aliphatic hydrocarbons. Airgas usa, llc and its affiliates 259 north radnorchester road suite 100 radnor, pa 190875283 16106875253 24hour telephone.
More serious health effects can occur if condensate is inhaled or swallowed. Material safety data sheet southern california gas company. Pipeline gas sds numbergrade ng 200801 relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against recommended use residential, commercial and industrial heating, industrial feedstock, power generation and vehicle transportation. Identification product identifier natural gas liquids other means of identification sds number 7 recommended use intermediate. Natural gas sds msds learn how to safely handle natural gas. This material is a gas under normal atmospheric conditions and ingestion is unlikely. Whiting oil and gas corporation makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Identification product identifier odorized natural gas other means of identification synonyms natural gas methane.