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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET : NATURAL GAS (METHANE)

CHEMICAL IDENTITY

  • Chemical Name: METHANE (NATURAL GAS)
  • Chemical Classification: Aromatc Mixture
  • Formula: CH4
  • C.A.S. No.: 74-82-8
  • UN. No.:1971
  • Shipping Name: Methane Gas
  • Codes/label: Flammable Gas, Class 2
  • Hazardous Waste I.D. No.:5
  • HAZXCHEM Code: 2[S]E Fog (BA Set] Evacuation
  • Hazardous Ingredients: Methane Gas

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA

  • Boiling Point/range:-(161.5 C)
  • Freezing Point: -(182.6 C)
  • Vapour Density (air-1):0.6
  • Specific Gravity:(water-1): 0..68
  • Physical State:GAS
  • Solubility In Water At 30 C: Soluble
  • Appearance: Colorless
  • Odour:Odourless
  • Other: Soluble In Alcohol, Ether

FIRE & EXPLOSING HAZARD DATA

  • Flammability LEL:5%
  • UEL Auto Ignition Temp: 540 C
  • Explosion Sensitivity To Impact:Stable
  • Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
  • Flammable Material:Yes
  • Pyrophoric Material: No
  • Explosive Material: No
  • Oxidiser:No
  • Organic Peroxide Corrosive: Gas

REACTIVITY DATA

  • Chemical Stability:Stable
  • Reactivity: React violently with powerful oxidisers
  • Hazardous Reaction Product:Forms flammable mixtures with Air.

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

  • Routes Of Entry (Effect of Exposure Symptoms):Emergency Treatment Inhalation, Skin & Eyes
    Inhalation: At higher concentration it may cause asphyxiation in air. Contact with skin may cause frost bite.
  • Emergency Treatment: Inhalation: Remove the victim to fresh air area, support respiration
    Skin: Wash the effected area with plenty of water
    Eye: Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical help immediately.
  • Permissible Exposure Limit:Not Listed
  • Odour Threshold:200 ppm/m

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Personal Protective Equipment: Provide self contained breathing apparatus for higher concentrations, protective over clothing, hand gloves, goggles and shoes. Proximity suit in case of fire. and Storage Precautions: Keep in a cool, dry, well ventilated place, away from oxidising agents, heat & flame.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID MEASURES

FIRE: Fire Extinguishing Media-C02 & Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) Special Procedure- Keep the container cool by spraying water if exposed to heat or flame Unusual Hazards Flashback along vapour trail may occur. First Aid Measures if in haled, remove the victim to fresh air area. If eyes and skin affected wash with plenty of water. Seek medical aid immediately Antidotes/Dosages NOT AVAILABLE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A simple Asphyxiant, very danagerous, fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat and flame. Reacts violently with liquid oxygen