General Information
Revision date
2021-10-01
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
Company Information
company name
Southern Gas Services Ltd
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H203, H220
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H203
Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Dangerous Goods Class and Subsidiary Risk: 2.1 HSNO Classification: 2.1.1A Hazard Statement 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. Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazard Statement: Extremely flammable gas. Explosive, fire, blast or projectile hazard.
