General Information
Version
Ref. no.: MS042
Revision date
2017-01-01
Product name
METHANE
Product name
METHANE
Identification on the label/Trade name
Methane (N2.5)
CAS No.
74-82-8
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
African Oxygen Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Main Hazards All cylinders are portable gas containers, and must be regarded as pressure vessels at all times. Methane poses hazards to personnel through its flammability. All the precautions necessary for the safe handling of any flammable compressed gas must be observed in working with Methane. Adverse Health Effects Methane is classified as a simple asphyxiant. It is practically physiologically inert, except when it lowers the partial pressure of oxygen in the air enough to cause systemic effects due to oxygen-deficiency. Chemical hazards No known hazards Biological Hazards No known effect Vapour Inhalation No known effect Eye contact No known effect Skin contact No known effect Ingestion No known effect
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P210: Keep away from heat/ sparks/open flames/ hot surface. No Smoking P377: leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P403: Store in well ventilated place.
Hazard statements
H220: Extremely flammable gas.
