General Information
Revision date
2016-03-27
Product name
METHANE
CAS No.
74-82-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Compressed gas Synonyms Methyl Hydride; Methane, Compressed; Marsh Gas
Emergency telephone
Number Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300 for US/ 703-527-3887 outside US
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
TAIYU INDUSTRIAL GASES Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! EmergencyOverview Extremely flammable Asphyxiant at high concentrations Contents under pressure Keepattemperaturesbelow52°C/ 125°F Appearance Colorless Physical State Compressed gas. Odor Odorless OSHARegulatoryStatus This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Potential health effects
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Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Acute Toxicity Inhalation Simple asphyxiant. May cause suffocation by displacing the oxygen in the air. Exposure to oxygen-deficientatmosphere (<19.5%) may cause dizziness,drowsiness,nausea,vomiting,excess salivation,diminished mentalalertness,loss of consciousness and death. Exposure to atmospheres containing 8-10% or less oxygen will bring about unconsciousness without warning and so quickly that the individuals cannot help or protect themselves. Lack of sufficient oxygen may cause serious injury or death. Eyes None known. Contact with rapidly expanding gas near the point of release may cause frostbite. Skin None known. Contact with rapidly expanding gas near the point of release may cause frostbite. Skin Absorption Hazard No known hazard in contact with skin. Ingestion Not an expected route of exposure.
Potential chronic health
None known
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Cardiovascular.
Environmental hazards
See Section 12 for additionalEcological Information.
