General Information
Revision date
2008-01-23
Product name
Methane
CAS No.
74-82-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
SU24 Scientific research and development
Emergency telephone
During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST), call (800) 343-0660. After normal business hours, call Carechem 24 at (866) 928-0789
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Company Information
company name
thermo fisher scientific
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
tech@alfa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) GHS02 Flame Flam. Gas 1 H220 Extremely flammable gas. GHS04 Gas cylinder Press. Gas H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
2.3 Other hazards
No information known
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS04
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H220 Extremely flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P410+P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
WHMIS Classification
A - Compressed gas B1 - Flammable gas
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) 1 Health (acute effects) = 1 HEALTH 4 Flammability = 4 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Physical Hazard = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
