SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES -- METHANE  -- 6830-00N017051
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHANE
MSDS Date:06/23/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N017051
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:ROUTE 611 NORTH
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18949
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-766-8861
Emergency Phone Num:215-766-8861
CAGE:51847
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:6141 EASTON RD (6141 ROUTE 611)
Box:310
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18934
Country:US
Phone:215-766-8861/ FAX: 215-766-0416
CAGE:51847

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ING 3: HAS NOT BEEN FILLED BY OWNER W/HIS WRITTEN CONSENT
    IS A VIOLATION OF FED LAW (49 CFR).
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:METHANE
CAS:74-82-8
RTECS #:PA1490000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Ingred Name:SUPP DATA:NOT DEFACE CYL/LBL.NO SMOKING WHERE METHANE IS
    USED/STORED.METHANE LINES CAN BE TESTED FOR LEAK W/N (ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 2:PRESS BEFORE USE.CYL SHOULD BE REFILLED BY QUALIFIED
    PROD OF COMPRESS GAS.SHIPMENT OF COMPRESS GAS CYL WHICH(ING4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

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:ACUTE: SUFFICATION, DIZZINESS,
    HEADACHE, NAUSEA, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH MAY OCCUR. CONTACT
    WITH LIQUID METHANE CAN CAUSE FREEZE BURNS. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED
    BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ARTIFICIAL REPERATION IF
    REQUIRED. INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:-306F,-188C
Lower Limits:5%
Upper Limits:15%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALOCARBON GAS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULLPROT EQUIP
    .STOP FLOW OF GAS,KEEP ADJACENT AREAS COOL.MAY BE NEC OR DESIRABLE
    TO ALLOW FLAME AT CYL/STOR TANK(SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FORMS EXPLO MIX W/AIR OR 0*2/HAZ OF
    REIGNIT OR EXPLO EXISTS IF FLAME IS EXTING W/O STOPPING LOW OF GAS
    OR COOLING SURROUNDING.DANGER OF ROCKETING CYL(SUPP DATA)

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE & VENTILATE AREA. SHUT OFF METHANE
    SOURCE IF POSSIBLE. REMOVE SOURCES OF HEAT OR INGITION. PAINTING
    SUSPECTED AREA WITH SOAP SOLUTION MAY BE USED TO DETECT A LEAK.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENT AREA AWAY FROM
    OXIDIZERS, SOURCES OF HEAT & IGNIT.NO PART OF CYL SHOULD BE EXPOSED
    TO TEMPS >125F.KEEP VALVE PROT CAP ON(SUPP DATA)
Other Precautions:CAUTION. MAY DISPLACE OXYGEN IN ENCLOSED AND CONFINED
    SPACES. GAS MAY ACCUMULATE IN LOW AREAS 

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN CASE OF
    EMERGENCY OR NON-ROUTINE USE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY BOOTS. SAFETY SHOWER & EYEWASH
    STATION SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:TO CONT. WHILE COOLING SURROUND W/H *20 FROM A SAFE
    DIST.EXPLO HAZ:EXPLO EXITS.METHANE CYL HAVE FUSIBLE METAL SAFETY
    DEVICES(165F OR 212F) FOR PRESS RELIEF.OTHER PREC:CYL WHEN NOT IN U
    SE,SECURE CYL WHEN USING TO PROT FROM FALLING.USE SUITBLE HAND
    TRUCK TO MOVE CYL.PROT CNTNRS FROM PHYSICAL DMG.DO(ING 2)

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-161F,-107C
Vapor Density:0.555
Spec Gravity:0.55
Solubility in Water:0.033
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS & ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS BRF*5, CL*2, CLO*2, NF*3, LIQUID O*2 & OF*2.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID MIX OF LIQUID METHANE W/LIQUID O*2
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:REMOVE CYLINDER TO OUTDOORS OR VENTILATED HOOD.
    ALLOW GAS TO DISCHARGE AS A SLOW MODERATE RATE. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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