General Information
Version
5.0
Revision date
2021-11-23
Product name
Methane
Chemical name
Methane
CAS No.
74-82-8
REACH No
01-2119474442-39
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional uses. Perform risk assessment prior to use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Consumer use Uses other than those listed above are not supported, contact your supplier for more information on other uses
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Air Liquide Australia Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ALAEnquiries@AirLiquide.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification according to WHS Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS04
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H220 - Extremely flammable gas.. H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated..
Prevention
P210- Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking..
Response
P3377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.. P381 - In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources..
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place.. P410+P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place..
2.3 Other hazards
Asphyxiant in high concentrations. These high concentrations are within the flammability range. The substance/mixture has no endocrine disrupting properties.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to WHS Regulation Physical hazards Flammable gases, Category 1A H220 Gases under pressure : Compressed gas H280
