General Information
Revision date
2016-04-11
Product name
Methane
CAS No.
74-82-8
Emergency telephone
USA - CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 / CANADA - CANUTEC 1- 888-CAN-UTEC (226-8832), 613-996-6666 or *666 on a cellular
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Company Information
company name
Plains Midstream Canada ULC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards GHS INFORMATION
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Gases, Category 1 Gases Under Pressure - Compressed Gas Simple Asphyxiant, Category 1
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Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
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
Store in a well-ventilated place Protect from sunlight.
Disposal
Not applicable
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
None. This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, (29 CFR 1910.1200). This material is considered hazardous by the Hazardous Products Regulations.
