Material Safety Data Sheet
Natural Gas
(Gas #08006142) Section 1
___Manufacturer ___Producer _X_Supplier | Corporate Office: | Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc. |
| 3617 Lexington Road |
| Winchester, Kentucky 40391 |
| Telephone - 1-800-262-2012 |
| | Effective Date: | December 20, 1991 |
| | Product Name: | Natural Gas |
| DOT Identification Number UN1971 (Methane) |
| | Chemical Family: | Gaseous Aliphatic Hydrocarbons and Inert Gases |
| | Formula: | N/A |
Section 2
Product Composition |
| Percent | TLV | Gas # |
|---|
| Methane | 70 to 99 | None | *[74-82-8] | | Ethane | 1 to 12 | None | *[74-84-0] | | Propane | 0 to 8 | None | *[74-98-6] | | Butanes | 0 to 5 | 800 PPM | [106-97-8] | | Pentane | 0 to 3 | 600 PPM | [109-66-0] | | Hexanes | 0 to 1 | 50 PPM | [110-54-3] | | Hydrogen | 0 to 0.5 | None | *[1333-74-0] | | Hydrogen Sulfide | 0 to 4 PPM | 10 PPM | [7783-06-4] | | Carbon Dioxide | 0 to 1.5 | 5000 PPM | [124-38-9] | | * Simple Asphyxiant |
Section 3
Physical Data | | Boiling Point: | -259ºF | Freezing Point: | N/A | | Specific Gravity (H20=1): | N/A | Percent Volatile: | 100 | Specific Gravity:
(Dry Air - 1.000: | 0.55 to 0.75
60ºF at 14.73 psa) | Vapor Pressure: | Gaseous Above Cryogenic Temperature | | Solubility in Water: | Negligible | Odor: | Mercaptan (Skunk)
when odorized (0.5 lb. per MMcf)*
Sulfide when naturally odorized.
Odorless when processed. | | Evaporation Rate: | N/A |
| * Scratch and Sniff cards are available at local offices. |
Section 4
Fire and Explosion Data | | DOT Classification: | Flammable Gas | | Flash Point: | N/A | | Flammable Limits: | Gas in Air: Lower 4.5%, Upper 15%
(Range may vary depending upon mixture of constituent gases.) | | Extinguishing Media: | Dry Chemical, CO2, Halon.
(Dry chemical is the most effective.) | | Special Fire Fighting Procedure: | Evacuate area, eliminate ignition sources, shut off source of gas supply, keep fire downwind. Cool surroundings with water mist. Hazard from re-ignition or explosion if flame extinguished without stopping flow of gas or eliminating sources of ignition. | | Unusual fire and explosion hazard: | Autoignition temperature in air: 1000 - 1200ºF (Varies with gas mixture.) Incomplete combustion yields carbon monoxide. |
Section 5
Health Hazard Data | | TLV: | See Section 2 | | Effects of Overexposure: | Nontoxic, non-irritating, no chronic effects. Can cause suffocation if oxygen is displaced. | | C - N/A* |
| | PEL - N/A* |
| | *Simple Asphyxiant |
| | First Aid: | Supply fresh air, oxygen. Perform artificial respiration if needed. |
Section 6
Reactivity Data | | Conditions to Avoid and Incompatibility: | Keep away from open flame and spark source. Keep away from strong oxidant. | | Hazardous Decomposition Products: | CO2, PPM ammounts of SO2 and Nox. CO if starved of oxygen during combustion. | | Hazardous Polymerization: | N/A |
Section 7
Spill or Leak Procedure | | Evacuate area, avoid sources of ignition such as flame or electrical spark. Shut off source of gas supply. Allow for ventilation. Notify Delta and Fire Department. Never use flame to detect leaks. |
Section 8
Special Protection Information | | Supply adequate ventilation. (If with mechanical means, use intrinsically safe air mover.) Use with properly adjusted and functioning appliances and burners. |
Section 9
Special Precautions | | When handling large volumes of natural gas in confined areas, utilize combustible gas monitoring systems. Follow National Electric Code Guidelines for installation of wiring and equipment. Use supplied air breathing equipment and safety lines when working in pits or enclosed areas which may contain natural gas. |
Disclaimer of Expressed and Implied Warranties | | The information in this document is believed to be correct as of the date issued. Exact composition however, may vary in BTU and percentage components at various times and at various locations. However, no warranty of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose, or any other warranty is expressed or is to be implied regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information, the results to be obtained from the use of this information or the product, the safety of the product or the hazards related to its use. This information and product are furnished on the condition that the person receiving them shall make his own determination as to the suitability of the product for his particular purpose and on the condition that he assumes the risk of his use thereof. |
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