General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2013-01-16
Product name
Methane, compressed
Product name
Methane, compressed
Identification on the label/Trade name
Methane 2.5 Chemical, Methane 3.5 Instrument, Methane 4.5 Detector, Methane 5.5 Scientific
Product Synonyms
G20 (EN 437)
Chemical name
Methane
CAS No.
74-82-8
REACH No
01-2119474442-39
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional. Perform risk assessment prior to use Transfilling gas or liquid, Use as a fuel Use as an Intermediate (transported, on-site isolated). Use for electronic component manufacture. Using gas alone or in mixtures for the calibration of analysis equipment. Using gas as feedstock in chemical processes
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Consumer use
supplier name
Linde Gas ehf
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Linde Gas ehf
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds.ren@linde.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 Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended Classification of the substance or mixture
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.
Disposal
None.
2.3 Other hazards
None.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended. Physical Hazards Flammable gas Category 1 H220: Extremely flammable gas. Gases under pressure Compressed gas H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
