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R290 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Safety Data Sheet(SDS / MSDS) Propane Propane CAS 74-98-6 UN 1978 Class 2.1, flammable gas

Document No.:ZJ-SDS-R290-2026 Version:V1.0 Issue Date2026-10-20 Next review:2027-10-20 Compilation BasisGB/T 16483-2008

1 Identification of the Substance and Supplier

1.1 Product Identifier

Item Value
Chinese chemical namePropane
English NamePropane
Trade name / synonymsR290, Propane Refrigerant
CAS No.74-98-6
UN No.1978(Propane(PROPANE))
UN number22071
Transport Hazard ClassificationClass 2.1, flammable gas
Molecular FormulaCH₃CH₂CH₃
Molecular Weight44.10 g/mol
Recommended useand commercial refrigeration, heat pump, and process, display cabinet.
supply classIndustrial grade / Refrigerant grade / High-purity grade (available on request)

1.2 Manufacturer / Supplier Details

Item Value
SupplierHubei Zhongjin Fluorine Chemical Co., Ltd.
English NameHubei Zhongjin Fluorine Chemical Co., Ltd.
Address302-3, Beihu Shengying Beihu Office Compound, Qingshan District, Wuhan, Hubei, China
Postal code430080
Telephone15056328442
Emailsales@zj-f.com
Request a quote forContact our sales team for quotations, lead times and third-party test reports.

1.3 Emergency Telephone Number

National chemical emergency hotline: +86-532-83889090 (24 h); supplier emergency telephone: +86 150 5632 8442.

2 Hazards Identification

2.1 GHS Classification

Hazard Classification Description
Gas under pressureLiquefied gas, transported and stored in pressure cylinders or ISO tanks.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure(Health hazards)Inhalation at high concentrations may cause central nervous system depression (narcotic effects) with dizziness, drowsiness and headache; very high concentrations may cause cardiac arrhythmia.
Flammable gas (where applicable)ASHRAE Safety Classification A3(Low, Flammable), Spillage confined space flammable mixture.

Note: frostbite from liquid contact with skin or eyes is a physical cryogenic injury; GHS has no separate frostbite hazard class.

2.2 GHS Label Elements

GHS02FlameFlammable
GHS04steel cylinderGas under pressure
Item Value
Signal WordDanger
PictogramFlame, steel cylinder

Hazard Statements (H-codes)

  • H220 Extremely flammable gas.
  • H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Precautionary Statements (P-codes)

  • P202 Do not handle in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.
  • P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P377 Do not use water to extinguish a leaking gas fire.
  • P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
  • P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.

2.3 Other Hazards

  • Extremely flammable gas, Explosive limitsapprox. 1.5%~9.5%, open flames or sparks.
  • Vapourheavier than air(Relative densityapprox. 1.5), low-lying areas.
  • frostbite.
  • ODP = 0, GWP approx. 3, Refrigerant, Flammable charging.

3 Composition / Information on Ingredients

3.1 Substance / Mixture

this product.

3.2 Composition Information

Component CAS No. Concentration (mass fraction)
Propane(R290)74-98-6≥ 99.5%(Premium Grade ≥ 99.9%)

3.3 Impurity Information

Impurity Premium Grade First Grade
Acidity( HCl )≤ 0.1 ppm≤ 1 ppm
Moisture≤ 5 ppm≤ 10 ppm
Evaporation Residue≤ 50 ppm≤ 100 ppm
Non-Condensable Gas(25 ℃, )≤ 1.5 %≤ 1.5 %
Chloride testPassPass

4 First-Aid Measures

4.1 Description of First-Aid Measures

General advice:. doctor Description.

Inhalation

  • fresh air,.
  • If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen.
  • ( or, ).
  • (CPR).
  • Keep the patient warm and at rest, monitor closely and seek medical attention if needed.

Skin contact (frostbite)

  • (37~40 ℃)frostbite Body Part,.
  • (>40 ℃) or (, ).
  • frostbite Body Part,.
  • and,,.
  • Cover the affected area with a sterile dressing and seek immediate medical attention.

Eye contact

  • or 15.
  • Body Part.
  • Remove contact lenses before rinsing, if present and easy to do.
  • doctor.

Ingestion

Not applicable. or, Ingestion.

  • Spillage or emissions, ignition sources,.

4.2 Most Important Symptoms and Health Effects

  • Inhalation: dizziness, drowsiness, headache,,; and cardiac arrhythmia.
  • Skin contact: frostbite(,,, ).
  • Eye contact: frostbite,,.
  • decomposition products Inhalation: and;refrigerant decomposition products.

4.3 Notes to Physician

  • Treat symptomatically, keep the airway clear and give oxygen if needed.
  • cardiac arrhythmia.
  • class(, ).
  • frostbiteperfrostbite, 37~40 ℃, or.
  • decomposition products(, ),,.

5 Fire-Fighting Measures

5.1 Suitable Extinguishing Media

Extremely flammable gas,, carbon dioxide, Firefighting. Firefighting;, Vapour.

5.2 Specific Hazards Arising from the Substance

  • steel cylinder,; or,.
  • Value.
  • and, High temperature or.

5.3 Hazardous Combustion Products

High temperaturedecomposition products: carbon monoxide(CO).

5.4 Advice for Firefighters

  • Self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA),.
  • Move containers from the fire area to open ground if safe to do so.
  • Firefighting.
  • Isolate the area and keep unauthorized personnel out.
  • Spillage Liquefied gas,.

6 Accidental Release Measures

6.1 Personal Precautions and Protective Equipment

  • Spillage,,.
  • (SCBA),, Low temperatureprotective gloves.
  • Approach from upwind.
  • Spillage.
  • or Spillage.
  • Assign an emergency liaison and arrange external support.

6.2 Environmental Precautions

  • or enclosed.
  • Ventilate the area to disperse the gas.
  • Spillageemissions, recovery.
  • Avoid release to air, water and soil.

6.3 Methods and Materials for Containment and Clean-Up

eliminate all ignition sources. Spillage, Vapourlow-lying areas and Other Flammable. Spillage. recoveryrecovery.

  • steel cylinder Spillage, steel cylinder, or Supplier.
  • If recovery is not possible, dilute with water spray while preventing water contamination.

6.4 Reference

8 (Exposure controls / personal protection) 13 (Disposal).

Special warning:Vapourlow-lying areasenclosedoxygen deficiency. enclosed or low-lying areasoxygen(≥ 19.5%),.

7 Handling and Storage

7.1 Precautions for Safe Handling

  • enclosed, ventilation or.
  • Operators must be trained, follow procedures and hold the required certification.
  • Spillage.
  • and, oxygen.
  • steel cylinder,,,,.
  • Accidental release measures equipment.
  • No smoking, eating or drinking in the workplace.
  • frostbite.
  • steel cylinder, tightness.
  • Flammable refrigerant, Spillage and, recovery.

7.2 Conditions for Safe Storage, including Incompatibilities

  • Storage,, ventilation, 40 ℃, ignition source, heat source and.
  • steel cylinder, and,,, and.
  • and oxygen, and (,, )Flammable,.
  • and, Low 0.05 MPa.
  • Accidental release measures equipment,.
  • Apply two-person receiving and custody control.
  • Filling Ratio: ≤ 0.5 kg/L.
  • Flammable and explosion-proofventilation, equipmentperexplosion-proof.
  • sparks equipment.

7.3 Specific End Use(s)

use,. ODP, GWP Low, "Montreal Protocol" and "Kigali Amendment"controlled.

8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

8.1 Occupational Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV-TWA 1000 ppm, and below Occupational exposure limits.

Prepared in accordance with GBZ 2.1-2019"Occupational exposure limits 1: ", Occupational exposure limits,.

8.2 Monitoring Methods

Gas chromatography(GC-FID or GC-MS);;.

8.3 Engineering Controls

  • enclosed, ventilation or.
  • Provide safety showers and eyewash stations.
  • Spillage.
  • Use explosion-proof electrical equipment.

8.4 Personal Protective Equipment

Body Part Protection Required
Respiratory protection(Low)Protection;Higher(Vapour / ); or, Self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA).
Eye protectionProtection; or Protection or /, frostbite.
Protectionprotective gloves;Low temperature(, ).
ProtectionWear standard work clothing; wear cold-protective clothing when handling liquid.
OtherInhalation at high concentrations;, or Other.

8.5 Hygiene Measures

  • Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin after work.
  • Maintain good personal hygiene.
  • Provide eyewash stations and emergency showers at the workplace.

9 Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1 Basic Physical and Chemical Properties

Item Typical Value
AppearanceColorless, transparent liquefied gas
Odorclass Odor
Boiling Point (101.3 kPa)-42.1 ℃
Freezing Point-187.7 ℃
Critical Temperature96.7 ℃
Critical Pressure4.25 MPa
Critical Density220 kg/m³
Vapor Pressure (25 C, absolute)0.951 MPa
Liquid Density(25 ℃)493 kg/m³
Saturated Vapor Density(25 ℃)22.0 kg/m³
Latent Heat of Vaporization (at boiling point)425 kJ/kg
Liquid Specific Heat(25 ℃)2.50 kJ/(kg·K)
Vapor Specific Heat(25 ℃, 101.3 kPa)1.68 kJ/(kg·K)
Liquid Thermal Conductivity(25 ℃)0.098 W/(m·K)
Vapor Thermal Conductivity(25 ℃)0.0182 W/(m·K)
Liquid Viscosity(25 ℃)0.11 mPa·s
Vapor Viscosity(25 ℃)0.0080 mPa·s
Surface Tension(25 ℃)7.2 mN/m
Water Solubility(25 ℃)Insoluble
Auto-Ignition Temperature470 ℃
Flammability Limits in Air (vol.%)2.1 % ~ 9.5 %
Minimum ignition energyapprox. 0.25 mJ
OEL (8 h TWA)1000 ppm
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)0
GWP (100 yr, IPCC AR5)approx. 3
Atmospheric Lifetimeapprox. 0.04 years
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationA3(Low, Flammable)
UN TransportPropane(PROPANE)
UN number(CN)22071

9.2 Other Safety Data

Item Value
ASHRAE Safety ClassificationA3(Low, Flammable)
Atmospheric Lifetimeapprox. 7.8 years
Atmospheric Lifetimeper IPCC, and OH.
Decomposition temperature> 250 ℃ (controlled High temperature).

10 Stability and Reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

Chemically stable at ambient temperature and pressure.

10.2 Chemical Stability

Stable under normal temperature and pressure.

10.3 Possibility of Hazardous Reactions

  • High temperature(> 250 ℃), carbon monoxide(CO).
  • and, High temperature or.
  • and oxygenoxygen.

10.4 Conditions to Avoid

High temperature, open flames, heat source, steel cylinder,.

10.5 Incompatible Materials

(,,,, ), oxygen.

10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products

carbon monoxide(CO), Other /.

10.7 Hazardous Polymerization

No polymerisation occurs.

11 Toxicological Information

11.1 Acute Toxicity

Inhalation LC50(4 hours)approx. 20,000 ppm;oxygen deficiency, cardiac arrhythmia and.

11.2 Skin Corrosion / Irritation

frostbite,. GHS class: Skin corrosion / class(frostbite).

11.3 Serious Eye Damage / Irritation

frostbite.

11.4 Respiratory or Skin Sensitization

. testingdata.

11.5 Germ Cell Mutagenicity

testing(Ames testing, testing, testing).

11.6 Carcinogenicity

Carcinogenicity. IARC;ACGIH A4 class( class class);EPA D ( class class).

11.7 Reproductive Toxicity

testing Reproductive toxicity, class Reproductive toxicitydata.

11.8 STOT - Single Exposure

  • narcotic effects(Category 3): Inhalation at high concentrations central nervous system depression, dizziness, drowsiness, headache,.
  • cardiac arrhythmia, or.

11.9 STOT - Repeated Exposure

Low. Inhalationtesting.

11.10 Aspiration Hazard

Inhalation, Inhalation at high concentrations central nervous system depression. decomposition products(, ).

12 Ecological Information

12.1 Ecotoxicity

Test Species Endpoint & Result
class Acute toxicity96 h LC50 > 100 mg/L( classLow)
class Acute toxicity48 h EC50 > 100 mg/L
class72 h EC50 > 100 mg/L

12.2 Persistence and Degradability

  • Main and, Atmospheric Lifetimeapprox. approx. 7.8 years.
  • Biodegradability: not readily biodegradable.
  • Hydrolysis: not readily hydrolysed at ambient temperature.

12.3 Bioaccumulative Potential

log P Low, Low(Low log P = 4.5).

12.4 Mobility in Soil

Water SolubilityLow,..

12.5 PBT and vPvB Assessment

PBT(Persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity)/ vPvB(Very persistent and very bioaccumulative).

12.6 Other Adverse Environmental Effects

  • Ozone depletion potential (ODP)(ODP): 0(Relative CFC-11 = 1).
  • Global warming potential (GWP)(GWP, 100 years): approx. 3(Relative CO₂ = 1).
  • Large releases affect the ozone layer and global warming; strictly control emissions and prioritise recovery.

13 Disposal Considerations

13.1 Waste Treatment Methods

Waste Type Disposal Method
Product / residueemissions. recovery,;recovery Danger;High temperature,., or.
Packagingsteel cylinder Supplier or, or;steel cylinder, per Danger.

13.2 Disposal Precautions

  • Regulations, "".
  • Protection( 8 ).
  • Ensure adequate ventilation to prevent asphyxiation.
  • Disposal,.

14 Transport Information

14.1 UN Number

1978(Propane(PROPANE))

14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name

Item Value
ChinesePropane
EnglishPROPANE

14.3 Transport Hazard Class

Class 2.1, flammable gas

14.4 Packing Group

Not applicable( 2 class Packing group).

14.5 Transport Labels

  • Main Hazard: Flammable.
  • Hazard:.

14.6 Packaging Method

  • (steel cylinder), steel cylinder GB 5099"".
  • Packaging: 10kg, 47kg explosion-proofsteel cylinder, 100kg, 370kg, ISO ISO tank.
  • Filling Ratio: ≤ 0.5 kg/L.
  • steel cylinder Storage and Transport,.

14.7 Special Precautions by Transport Mode

Transport Mode Special Requirements
Transport(GB/T 12268)Transport DangerTransport;steel cylinder;steel cylinder,,;Transport,;per,.
Transport(Danger Transport)Transport, steel cylinder or.
Transport(IMDG )UN 1978, Class 2.1, flammable gas;Marine pollutant:; class: A( or ).
Transport(ICAO/IATA DGR)UN 1978, Class 2.1, flammable gas; / Transport(Packaging).

14.8 Transport Precautions

  • and oxygen,,.
  • Transport Accidental release measures equipment.
  • Transport,.
  • Transport,, High temperature.
  • Keep away from ignition sources, heat and high-temperature areas during stops.
  • Vehicles must be fitted with exhaust flame arresters.
  • steel cylinder.

15 Regulatory Information

15.1 Chinese Regulations

  • Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals (State Council Decree No. 591)
  • Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals (2015 edition): listed
  • GB 30000 series: GHS classification and labelling
  • GB/T 16483-2008: SDS preparation standard
  • GBZ 2.1-2019: occupational exposure limits for chemical agents
  • ""(TSG 23-2021)
  • "Danger Transport": Danger Transport
  • Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the PRC: greenhouse gas controls
  • "": and Danger
  • GHS( class) 8
  • Not a controlled ozone-depleting substance
  • Not listed under the Kigali Amendment
  • "" and GB 50072 cold storage: Flammable Refrigerant cold storageperexplosion-proof

15.2 International Regulations

  • EU REACH Regulations(EC 1907/2006) and CLP Regulations(EC 1272/2008)
  • EU F-Gas Regulations(EC 517/2014): control
  • EPA SNAP / OSHA HCS 2012 / DOT 49 CFR
  • ADR/RID /Danger Transport;IMDG Code;IATA DGR Transport

16 Other Information

16.1 References

  • NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
  • International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC)
  • NOAA CAMEO Chemicals Database
  • PubChem Compound Database
  • ASHRAE Handbook — Refrigeration Systems and Applications
  • GB/T 16483-2008"Description Value Item"
  • GB 30000 " class"
  • "Montreal Protocol"Kigali Amendmentapprox.

16.2 Abbreviations and Acronyms

Abbreviation Full Name
SDS / MSDSDescription / Description
GHSclass
CAS(No.)
UN(UN number)
ODPOzone depletion potential (ODP)
GWPGlobal warming potential (GWP)
LC50LC50
LD50LD50
TLV-TWATLV-TWA
PELPermissible exposure limit
SCBASelf-contained breathing apparatus
PBTPersistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity
vPvBVery persistent and very bioaccumulative
HCFCHCFC
ODSOzone-depleting substance
HFOHFO
A2LLow, Flammable(ASHRAE 34 / ISO 817)
A3Low, Flammable(ASHRAE 34 / ISO 817)

16.3 Disclaimer

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)Prepared in accordance with GB/T 16483-2008 GHS Prepared by,,., Specification or. Regulations, Protection. Description or, Prepared by. data Regulations,.

| Reviewed by: | Approved by: | Hubei Zhongjin Fluorine Chemical Co., Ltd.

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