General Information
Revision date
2022-09-22
Product name
Methane
Chemical name
methane
CAS No.
74-82-8
supplier name
Industrial Scientific Corporation
Emergency telephone
1-412-788-4353, 1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Industrial Scientific Corporation
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
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. May form explosive mixtures with air.
Precautionary statements
General : Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction. Approach suspected leak area with caution.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Response
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
Storage
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
Not applicable.
2.3 Other hazards
In addition to any other important health or physical hazards, this product may displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas
