Methyl acetylene-propadiene mixture
Synonyms & Trade Names
MAPP gas, Methyl acetylene-allene mixture, Methyl acetylene-propadiene mixture (stabilized), Propadiene-methyl acetylene, Propyne-allene mixture, Propyne-propadiene mixtureExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 1000 ppm (1800 mg/m3) ST 1250 ppm (2250 mg/m3)OSHA PEL
TWA 1000 ppm (1800 mg/m3) See Appendix GPhysical Description
Colorless gas with a strong, characteristic, foul odor. [Note: A fuel that is shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]Molecular Weight
40.1Boiling Point
-36 to -4°FFreezing Point
-213°FSolubility
InsolubleVapor Pressure
>1 atmIonization Potential
?Flash Point
NA (Gas)Upper Exposive Limit
10.8%Lower Explosive Limit
3.4%Relative Gas Density
1.48Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, copper alloys [Note: Forms explosive compounds at high pressure in contact with alloys containing more than 67% copper.]Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin and/or eye contact (liquid)Symptoms
irritation respiratory system; excitement, confusion, anesthesia; liquid: frostbiteTarget Organs
respiratory system, central nervous systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Frostbite
Eyes:Frostbite
Wash skin:No recommendation
Remove:When wet (flammable)
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Frostbite wash
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 3400 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
See also
INTRODUCTION- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division