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Chemical Sampling Information
L.P.G.
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
General Description

NAME: L.P.G.

SYNONYM(s): LPG; Bottled gas; Liquified Petroleum Gas; (see related, Propane)

IMIS: 1803

CAS: 68476-85-7

NIOSH: RTECS SE7545000; 55311

DOT: UN1075 Flammable Gas

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless, odorless gas (foul-smelling odorant added).
MW: 42 to 58
BP: -40 to 31 F
VP: 2.1 to 8.6 atm



INCOM: Strong oxidizers

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 1000 ppm, 1800 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 1000 ppm, 1800 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 1000 ppm, 1800 mg/m3 TWA

NIOSH REL: 1000 ppm TWA

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Lightheadedness, drowsiness

HEALTH EFFECTS: Explosive (HE18); Asphyxiants (HE17); Narcosis (HE8)

ORGAN: Respiratory system, CNS

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):

Combustible Gas Meter

SECONDARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SAM2):


DEVICE: Detector Tube COMPANY: Gastec
PART #: 100A RANGE: 0.02-0.8%
CLASS: Mfg
DEVICE: Instrumentation COMPANY: Infrared Spectrophotometer
PART #: MIRAN 1A & 1B RANGE: 0.3 ppm @ 3.4 um
CLASS: Mfg


Revision Date: 08/24/1992
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