Methane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Flammable gases Category H220 1 Gases under pressure H280 Compressed gas Extremely flammable gas Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Full text of H statements : see section 16

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US labeling

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS04

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H220 - Extremely flammable gas H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated OSHA-H01 - May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation CGA-HG04 - May form explosive mixtures with air

Precautionary statements

P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, open flames, sparks. - No smoking. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear eye protection, face protection, protective gloves, protective clothing. P308+P313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place. P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P381 - Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125 °F CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty CGA-PG10 - Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure CGA-PG14 - Approach suspected leak area with caution CGA-PG21 - Open valve slowly 05/22/2018 EN (English US) SDS ID: 900040 Page 1

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No additional information available

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS-US classification Flammable gases Category H220 Extremely flammable gas 1 Gases under pressure H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Compressed gas Full text of H statements : see section 16