General Information
Revision date
2021-01-10
Product name
Methane, Compressed
Product Synonyms
Natural Gas CNG, Swamp Gas
Chemical name
Methane, Compressed
CAS No.
74-82-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory use as a carrier gas
Icons in SDS
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Dangerous Goods Class and Subsidiary Risk: 2.1
HSNO Classifications
2.1.1A
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas. Explosive, fire, blast or projectile hazard.
Precautionary statements
Read label before use. Read Safety Data Sheet before use. Protect from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces and all other ignition sources No Smoking Store in a well-ventilated place. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Store in a well-ventilated place. Do not subject to any rough handling (grinding/shock/friction/banging). Explosion risk in case of fire. Prepared Document Number of By: MAM Number: MSDS 012 Copies 1 Authorised Issue File By: WJM Updated: 01/10/2021 Location: MASTER FILE Reason for Revision Page Amendment: Updated: Number: REV 003 Number: 1 Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
