Product ID:METHANE IN AIR
MSDS Date:07/28/1986
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N042920
MSDS Number: BRQZV

SCOTT-MARRIN INC

6531 BOX SPRINGS BLVD
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 714-653-6780

Cage: GO386

SCOTT-MARRIN, INC

RIVERSIDE, CA 92507 US

Telephone: 714-653-6780

Cage: 55995

AIR

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

METHANE (SEE ANALYSIS TAG ATTACHED TO EACH CYLINDER FOR

CAS: 74-82-8

RTECS: PA1490000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

W/OUT PERMISSION OF OWNER IS A VIOLATION OF FED

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OCCUR, USE MONITORING EQUIPMENT. FOR ADDNL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:METHANE IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT WHICH
IN SUFFICIENTLY HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAN LOWER THE PARTIAL PRESSURE
OF OXYGEN IN AIR ENOUGH TO CAUSE SYSTEMIC EFFECTS DUE TO OXYGEN
DEFICIENCY. INHALING METHANE CON C HIGHER THAN 9% CAN PRODUCE
NAUSEA, AND A FEELING OF PRESSURE ON THE FOREHEAD AND EYES. HLTH
HAZ (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: WILL VARY DEPENDING ON ACTUAL CONC
LEVEL TO WHICH SOMEONE IS DIRECTLY EXPOSED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE PERSON TO UNCONTAMINATED WELL- VENTILATED AREA.
SYMPS QUICKLY SUBSIDE WITH INITIATION OF FRESH AIR OR OXYGEN. IF
BREATHING HAS STOPPED, START ARTF RESP. INGEST: CALL MD IMMED . SKI
N: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.CALL MD . EYES: IMMED FLUSH
WITH POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MIN, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD
.

Lower Limits:5.3%
Upper Limits:14%
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE ENCLOSED AREAS TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF
OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSHPERES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:GAS IS IN CYLINDER @ HIGH PRESS. USE
ONLY W/ HIGH PRESS EQUIP. USE A PRESS REDUCING REGULATOR WHEN
CONNECTING TO LOW PRESS PIPING SYSTEMS.
Other Precautions:SECURE CYLINDERS WHEN IN USE. KEEP CYLINDER AWAY FROM
HEAT,FLAME/SPARKS. AVOID DRAGGING, ROLLING/SLIDING CYLINDERS BY
USING A SUITABLE HAND TRUCK. STORE CYLINDERS IN A DRY,COOL, WELL
VENTD AREA. AVOID HEAT, FLAME/SPARKS. DO NOT (SUPP DATA)

Respiratory Protection:NONE. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NATURAL OR MECHANICAL.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VD: 0.07493 LB/CU FT@70F. OTHER PREC: STORE IN HEAVILY TRAVELLED AREAS
TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL KNOCKING OVER. VALVE CAPS SHOULD BE INSTALLED
ON ALL CYLINDERS WHEN NOT CONNECTED FOR USE. SEGREGATE FULL & E
MPTY CYLINDERS. AVOID STOR WHERE SALT/CORR CHEM ARE PRESENT.
SHIPMENT OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS FILLED (ING 3)

HCC:G3
Vapor Pres:2000PSIG
Vapor Density:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:1(AIR=1)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS AND ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN CYLINDERS TO SCOTT-MARRIN, INC. WITH
RESIDUAL PRESSURE, CYLINDER VALVE CLOSED AND VALVE PROTECTIVE CAP
INSTALLED.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.