Product ID:550-076 METHANE AMPOULES (TEST KIT)
MSDS Date:03/15/1991
FSC:6665
NIIN:01-209-0904
MSDS Number: BJDKZ

Emergency Phone: 412-963-2000/800-424-9300-CHEMTREC

Info Phone: 412-963-2000

Preparer: ROBERT NORVICK

Cage: EO179

Telephone: 412-963-2000

Cage: EO179

METHANE

CAS: 74-82-8

RTECS: PA1490000

Fraction By Weight: 97.0%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EXPOSURE TO OXYGEN DEFICIENT
ATMOSPHERES MAY PRODUCE DIZZINESS,NAUSEA,VOMITING,LOSS OF
CONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH.CHRONIC:NO DATA AVAILABLE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:IF INHALED,REMOVE TO FRESH AIR/CPR AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.USE SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.

Upper Limits:5.0
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE GAS.FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES
WITH AIR OR OXYGEN.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION(SCBA)ISOLATE
AREA VENTILATE COMPLETELY. ALLOW VAPORS TO DISPERSE INTO
ATMOSPHERE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.HANDLE WITH CARE TO AVOID BREAKING AMPOULES.KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT AND OPEN FLAMES.
Other Precautions:USE AS ADVISED.FOLLOW MFR LABEL INSTRUCTIONS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT INHALE GAS.WORK IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HANDLE AMPOULES CAREFULLY.FLAMMABLE GAS.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN
FLAMES.

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-259F,-162C
Vapor Pres:GAS
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:0.0007
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS,TASTELESS GAS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FLAMMABLE GAS.AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO OR CO*2

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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