LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT KNOWN
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- METHANE IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
NO SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE ARE KNOWN FOR 2% METHANE IN AIR.
TARGET ORGAN IS LUNG.
Effects of Overexposure:NOT KNOWN
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:FOR INHALATION OVEREXPOSURE REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, PROVIDE
CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. GET MEDICAL HELP.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. THIS CALIBRATION GAS MIXTURE IS NOT
FLAMMABL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM DANGER AREA.
IMMEDIATELY DELUGE CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY FROM MAXIMUM
DISTANCE UNTIL COOL, THEN MOVE CONTAINERS AWAY IF NO RISK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GAS UNDER PRESSURE, 115 PSIG AT 70 F.
CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN THE HEAT OF FIRE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
AREA. DO NOT EXCEED 120 F.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING GAS. USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
FOLLOW THE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE DETAILED IN THE MSA INSTRUCTION
MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUMENT UNDER CALIBRATION.
Respiratory Protection:DUE TO THE LIMITED AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE CYLINDER
AND THE LOW RELEASE RATE EMPLOYED IN INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION,
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NOT INDICATED UNDER CONDITIONS OF
INTENDED USE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS SUITABLE.
Protective Gloves:NO
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES OPTIONAL
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING
AND AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HCC:G3
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:GAS
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:9ML/100ML @20C CH4
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS; COMPRESSED GAS, 115 PSIG
AT 70F
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120F
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM CARBON MONOXIDE AND CABON
DIOXIDE.
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT PUNCTURE OR INCINERATE CYLINDER. BEFORE
DISCARDING CYLINDER, SLOWLY RELEASE CONTENTS TO A SAFE EXHAUST.
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