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ATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET igma Chemical Co. 0. Box 14508 Louis, MO 63178 : 314-771-5765 Aldrich Chemical Co. 1001 West St. Paul Milwaukee, WI 53233 Phone: 414-273-3850 Inc. Fluka Chemical Corp. 980 South Second St. Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Phone: 516-467-3535 S ' (+ atabase Version May 01, 1996 ECTION 1. ------------------------------------ CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION- ------ --- ---------- - CATALOG #: 295477 NAME: METHANE, 99.0+% ECTION 2. ----- COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ------ CAS #: 74-82-8 MF: CH4 EC NO: 200-812-7 SYNONYMS FIRE DAMP * MARSH GAS * METHANE (ACGIH:OSHA) * METHANE, COMPRESSED (UN1971) (DOT) * METHANE, REFRIGERATED LIQUID (CRYOGENIC LIQUID) (UN1972) (DOT) * METHYL HYDRIDE * NATURAL GAS, COMPRESSED (WITH HIGH METHANE CONTENT) (UN1971) (DOT) * NATURAL GAS, REFRIGERATED LIQUID (CRYOGENIC LIQUID) (WITH HIGH METHANE CONTENT) (UN1972) (DOT) * UN1971 (DOT) * UN1972 (DOT) * SECTION 3. ---------- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION --------- LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS FLAMMABLE (USA DEFINITION) EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE (EUROPEAN DEFINITION) DANGER: FLAMMABLE HIGH-PRESSURE GAS. KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION - NO SMOKING. IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT VENTILATION, WEAR SUITABLE RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT. CYLINDER TEMPERATURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 125 F(52 C). DO NOT PUNCTURE OR INCINERATE THIS CYLINDER. SECTION 4. ---------- FIRST-AID MEASURES- ---------- IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN. SECTION 5. ------------------------------------ FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ---------------------------------------- EXTINGUISHING MEDIA DO NOT EXTINGUISH BURNING GAS IF FLOW CANNOT BE SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY. USE WATER SPRAY OR FOG NOZZLE TO KEEP CYLINDER COOL. MOVE CYLINDER AWAY FROM FIRE IF THERE IS NO RISK. SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. DANGER: FLAMMABLE HIGH-PRESSURE GAS. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK. MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR. SECTION 6. -------- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES- -------- EVACUATE AREA AND KEEP PERSONNEL UPWIND. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. 'WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SHUT OFF LEAK IF THERE IS NO RISK. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. SECTION 7. ---------- HANDLING AND STORAGE REFER TO SECTION 8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DO A 061836 CONFTDFNTTAl A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT WHEN METHANE COMES IN CONTACT WITH: FLUORINE, CHLORINE, BROMINE, IODINE, BROMINE PENTAFLUORIDE, CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE, IODINE HEPTAFLUORIDE, LIQUID OXYGEN, TRIOXYGEN DIFLUORIDE, DIOXYGEN DIFLUORIDE OR DIOXYGENYL TETRAFLUOROBORATE. ECTION 8. ------ EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION- - - - - - CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES. COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES. MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN NONVENTILATED AREAS AND/OR FOR EXPOSURE ABOVE THE ACGIH TLV. DO NOT BREATHE GAS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME. CYLINDER TEMPERATURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 125 F(52 C). STORE AND USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. WARNING: SUCK-BACK INTO CYLINDER MAY CAUSE RUPTURE. USE BACK-FLOW-PREVENTIVE DEVICE IN PIPING. USE WITH EQUIPMENT RATED FOR CYLINDER PRESSURE, AND OF COMPATIBLE MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION. CLOSE VALVE WHEN NOT IN USE AND WHEN EMPTY. MAKE SURE CYLINDER IS PROPERLY SECURED WHEN IN USE OR STORED. ! ECTION 9. - -- -- -- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ------- APPEARANCE AND ODOR COLORLESS GAS PHYSICAL PROPERTIES BOILING POINT: -161 C MELTING POINT: -183 C EXPLOSION LIMITS IN AIR: UPPER 15% LOWER 5% AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 998 F 536C VAPOR DENSITY: .55 SECTION 10. -------- -STABILITY AND REACTIVITY --------- INCOMPATIBILITIES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE SECTION 11. --------- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION -------- ACUTE EFFECTS MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE: NAUSEA, HEADACHE AND VOMITING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS METHANE FUNCTIONS AS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT BY DISPLACING AIR. RTECS #: PA1490000 METHANE ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. SECTION 12. --------- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ---------- DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE. SECTION 13. --------- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS --------- CAUTION: NO-RETURN CYLINDER. DO NOT REUSE. EMPTY CYLINDER WILL CONTAIN HAZARDOUS RESIDUE. FOLLOW PROPER DISPOSAL TECHNIQUES. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. SECTION 14. ------ -------------- TRANSPORT INFORMATION ----- -------------- ^.CONTACT ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION. SLATON 15. ---------------------- ___ REGULATORY INFORMATION-------- ------------ --------------------- EUROPEAN INFORMATION EC INDEX NO: 601-001-00-4 EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE R 12 ~ rn A 6183? EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. NFrDFNTlAl. S9 KEEP CONTAINER IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. S 16 KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION - NO SMOKING. S 33 TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST STATIC DISCHARGES. VIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS OEL=MAK ACGIH TLV-NONE, SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT 85INA8 6,901,91 MSHA STANDARD:ASPHYXIANTS/GASES DTLWS* 3,22,73 OSHA PEL (CONSTRUC):SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT-INERT GASES AND VAPORS CFRGBR 29,1926.55,94 OSHA PEL (SHIPYARD):SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT - INERT GAS AND VAPOR CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,93 OEL-AUSTRALIA.-ASPHYXIANT JAN93 OEL-BELGIUM.-ASPHYXIANT JAN93 OEL-HUNGARY:ASPHYXIANT JAN93 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:ASPHYXIANT JAN93 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 10000 PPM (6700 MG/M3) JAN93 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:ASPHYXIANT JAN93 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA CHECK ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM CHECK ACGIH TLV NOHS 1974: HZD 45655; NIS 28; TNF 729; NOS 41; TNE 12323 NOES 1983: HZD 45655; NIS 30; TNF 3141; NOS 41; TNE 65649; TFE 2728 EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, OCTOBER 1995 ECTION 16. ---------- OTHER INFORMATION- ----------- THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. SIGMA, ALDRICH, FLUKA SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM HANDLING OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT. SEE REVERSE SIDE OF INVOICE OR PACKING SLIP FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. COPYRIGHT 1996 SIGMA CHEMICAL CO., ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO., INC., FLUKA CHEMIE AG LICENSE GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY OO A 061838 CONFrOFNTTAl