Product ID:METHANE IN AIR
MSDS Date:07/28/1986
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N042815
MSDS Number: BSXZV

SCOTT-MARRIN INC

2001 THIRD ST UNIT H
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
US

Emergency Phone: 714-784-1240

Info Phone: 714-784-1240

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

CAS: 74-82-8

RTECS: PA1490000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT

STOR PREC CONSULT CGA PAMPHLET P-1.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

2000PSIG

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 CENTRATIONS HIGHER THAN 9% CAN
PRODUCE NAUSEA, AND A FEELING OF PRESSURE ON THE FOREHEAD AND EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO UNCONTAMINATED AREA. SYMPTOMS QUICKLY
SUBSIDE WITH INITIATION OF FRESH AIR OR OXYGEN INHAL. IF BREATHING
HAS STOPPED, START ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. INGEST: CALL MD IMMED .
SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . EYE: 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 ATMOSPHERES.
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, FOR ADDNL HNDLG PREC CONSULT
COMPRESSED GAS ASSOC PA MPHLET P-1. STORE CYLINDERS (SUPP DATA)

Respiratory Protection: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
OTHER PREC: IN A DRY,COOL, WELL VENTD AREA. AVOID HEAT, FLAME/SPARKS.
DO NOT STORE IN HEAVILY TRAVELLED AREAS TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL
KNOCKING OVER. VALVE CAPS SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON ALL CYLINDERS WHEN
NO T CONNECTED FOR USE. SEGREGATE FULL & EMPTY CYLINDERS. AVOID
STOR WHERE SALT/CORR CHEM ARE PRESENT. FOR ADDNL (ING 3)

HCC:G3
Vapor Pres:SEE ING 4
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. DISPOSE OF I/A/W FED, ST AND LOC REGS .

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