General Information
Revision date
2020-10-19
Product name
Methane
Product Synonyms
Methane, Methyl Hydride, Marsh Gas, Fire Damp
CAS No.
74-82-8
REACH No
Listed
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional use. Perform risk assessment prior to use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for consumer use
Emergency telephone
+44(0)8085 020202
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Company Information
company name
Air Products Plc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
GASTECH@airproducts.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable gases - Category 1A H220:Extremely flammable gas. Gases under pressure - Compressed gas. H280:Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
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
P377 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.
2.3 Other hazards
High pressure gas. Can cause rapid suffocation. Extremely flammable. May form explosive mixtures in air. Immediate fire and explosion hazard exists when mixed with air at concentrations exceeding the lower flammability limit (LFL). High concentrations that can cause rapid suffocation are within the flammable range and should not be entered. Avoid breathing gas. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required. Substance does not meet the criteria for PBT and vPvB according to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XIII.
