GPS Safety Summary Propene

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1 GPS Safety Summary Propene This Product Safety Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the chemical substance. It contains basic information and is not intended to provide emergency response information, medical information or treatment information. The summary cannot be relied on to provide in-depth safety and health information. This information must be obtained from the Material Safety Data Sheet ((M)SDS) for this chemical substance. Before handling or using Propene the relevant (M)SDS has to be consulted. Chemical Identity Name: propene CAS number: Molecular formula: C 3 H 6 Structure IUPAC name: prop-1-ene BASF brand names: Propylen Propylene For synonyms see end of document Product Uses Propene is one of the most important basic chemicals in the petrochemical industry in the manufacturing of chemicals alcohols, solvents and plasticizers. It is widely used in production of large number of products like paints, coatings, synthetic rubber, artificial synthetic fibers and filaments, as well as in fabrication of plant protection products, fertilizers and agricultural chemicals. Propene is also used as a fuel, fuel additive as well as propellant in a large number of products such as air care products, anti-freeze and de-icing products, lubricants and greases, polishes and wax blends, washing and cleaning products, personal care products and cosmetics, perfumes and fragrances and biocidal products (e.g. disinfectants, pest control). 1

2 Health Information Human Health Safety Assessment Effect Assessment Acute Toxicity Irritation Sensitization Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Toxicity after repeated exposure Toxicity for reproduction Result Virtually nontoxic by inhalation. The substance is gaseous at room temperature and pressure, therefore, skin and eye irritation is not expected. Contact with liquid may cause frostbite. The substance is gaseous at room temperature and pressure, therefore, skin sensitization is not expected. The substance was not mutagenic in bacteria, in mammalian cell culture and in a test with mammals. In long-term studies in rats and mice in which the substance was given by inhalation, a carcinogenic effect was not observed. Prolonged repeated exposure caused inflammable degenerative processes in the respiratory tract of rats. Repeated exposure to large quantities may affect certain organs. The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing or a developmental toxic / teratogenic effect. Note: For more information on the health hazards of this substance and recommended protective equipment, please refer to the relevant (M)SDS. Environmental Information Environment Safety Assessment Effect Assessment Aquatic Toxicity Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulation potential Result At the present state of knowledge, no negative ecological effects are expected. Propene is a gas and therefore not suitable to be tested in standard biodegradability test. However, the substance is expected to be rapidly removed from the atmosphere by photo-oxidation. Not bioaccumulative. 2

3 Note: For more information on the environmental hazards of this substance and recommended measures, please refer to the (M)SDS. Physical/Chemical Properties Phys/Chem Safety Assessment Propene is a colorless, mildly scented gas. It is non-explosive, however, forms explosive mixtures with air, and is extremely flammable. Containers holding compressed propene may explode if being heated. Property Value Physical state Gas Melting / freezing point -185 C Boiling point -48 C Explosive limits 2 11 vol% Flammability Extremely flammable Explosive properties Non- explosive Self-ignition temperature 455 C Note: For further information, see the relevant (M)SDS. Exposure Potential Propene is a chemical intermediate. Although BASF does not sell this substance for direct consumer use or directly to consumers, the public at large or consumers may be exposed to it from processing or use as a raw material for a variety of goods used by consumers or professionals. Based on the uses of this substance the public could be exposed through: Workplace exposure: Exposure via inhalation is the primary route of exposure to propene that is anticipated for the worker population. Exposure may occur either in a propene manufacturing facility or in the various industrial facilities that use the substance. However, due to controlled conditions and closed systems with little potential for release to the air, exposure of those working with propene in industrial operations is relatively low. Generally, a thorough training program for employees and 3

4 appropriate work processes and safety equipment to limit unnecessary exposure should be in place. The occupational use of this substance is considered to be safe for the worker following the recommended safety measures in the extended Safety Data Sheet (esds). Consumer exposure: The substance is used in industrial settings only. Only indirect exposure to trace amounts via the use of articles may be possible; therefore, no relevant consumer exposure is expected. Environmental exposure: Propene is a gas and due to its physico-chemical properties, volatility is considered to be an important elimination route from water. A risk for the aquatic environment is not identified since exposure of surface waters is expected to be negligible due to the rapid evaporation. Hence, propene is unlikely to have any harmful effects on aquatic organisms. Propene does not accumulate in the food chain. Consequently, all identified uses are considered to be safe for the environment. Recommended Handling Measures Before handling or using this substance, please consult the relevant (M)SDS. It contains the required handling measures, emergency response information, medical information or treatment information. Regulatory Information / Classification and Labeling Regulations exist that govern manufacture, sales, transportation, use and disposal of ethylene. These regulations may vary by city, state, country or geographic region. Information on these issues may be found in the relevant (M)SDS. Propene was registered under REACH Regulation in the EU. Under GHS substances are classified according to their physical, health, and environmental hazards. The hazards are communicated via specific labels and the (M)SDS. GHS attempts to standardize hazard communication so that the intended audience (workers, consumers, transport workers, and emergency responders) can better understand the hazards of the chemicals in use. 4

5 Labeling according to UN GHS UN GHS is the basis for country specific GHS labeling Signal word: Danger Hazard statements: H220: Extremely flammable gas. H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Additional information 1. IFA GESTIS-database on hazardous substances 2. Information on registered substance (ECHA) 3. BASF ProductFinder 4. BASF Chemicals 5. BASF Product Information Most commonly used synonyms» 1-Propene» 1-Propene (9CI)» Propene (8CI)» 1-Propylene 5

6 Disclaimer IMPORTANT: While the data and information contained herein are presented in good faith and believed to be accurate at the date of printing, it is provided for your guidance only and may be revised in the future. No warranties of any kind, either express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or of any other nature are made regarding the data or information provided. Further, it is expressly understood that the data and information furnished by BASF hereunder are given gratis and BASF assumes no obligation or liability whatsoever resulting from use of or reliance on the data and information given. Contact For further information on this substance or GPS safety summaries in general, please contact: info.gps@basf.com 6