Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:METHANE IS A NON-TOXIC SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT. THE CONCENTRATION OF METHANE INTHIS GAS IS TOO LOW TO
DEPRESS OXYGEN CONCENTRATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-188C
Lower Limits:5%
Upper Limits:15%
Extinguishing Media:COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR NIOSH APPROVED
POSITIVE PRESSURE SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE SHIELDING TO
PROTECT FROM CYLINDER EXPLOSION
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MIXTURE IS BELOW THE LEL OF METHANE
& NON-FLAMMABLE. COMPRESSED AIR/METHANE MIXTURES AT HIGH PRESSURE
WILL ACCELERATE BURNING OF OTHER MATERIAL. (SUPP)
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T STORE CYLINDERS NEAR HEAT/OPEN
FLAME. EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 130F MAY CAUSE RUPTURE,
SECURE CYLINDERS-DON'T DROP.
Other Precautions:KEEP CYLINDERS AWAY FROM HEAT & FLAMES.
Respiratory Protection:RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:LEATHER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
CON'T ON UNUSUAL FIRE: GAS CYLINDERS EXPOSED TO HEAT/FLAME MAY VENT
RAPIDLY/EXPLODE. THE DATA FOR BOILING POINT, MELTING POINT AND
FLASH POINT IS FOR METHANE. AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 580C METHANE.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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