General Information
Version
01
Revision date
2024-03-10
Product name
METHANE, COMPRESSED
Product Synonyms
hydride; CH4; Fire Damp
CAS No.
74-82-8
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sharjah Oxygen Company LLC
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 OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE FLAMMABLE GASES – Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE – Compressed gas
2.2 Label elements
2.2.1 HAZARD PICTOGRAMS www.sharjahoxygen.com PAGE NO. 2 of 16
Signal word
Danger Extremely flammable gas. May form explosive mixtures with air.
Hazard statements
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. 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
Precautionary statements
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. In addition to any other important health or
2.3 Other hazards
physical hazards, this product may displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
MIXTURE GASES UNDER PRESSURE – Compressed gas
