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

Product ID:METHANE
MSDS Date:04/30/1997
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N017051
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:2330 HAMILTON BLVD
City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-754-7700
Emergency Phone Num:908-754-7700
CAGE:51829
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:2330 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080
Country:US
Phone:908-754-7700
CAGE:54262
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES INC
Address:RT 611
Box:City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18949
Country:US
Phone:215-766-8861
CAGE:51829

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

Ingred Name:METHANE
CAS:74-82-8
RTECS #:PA1490000
Fraction by Wt: 99%+
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT

=====================  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: MATERIAL ACTS AS A SIMPLE
    ASPHYXIANT BY DISPLACING AIR NECESSARY FOR LIFE. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
    RAPID RESPIRATION, MUSCULAR INCOORDINATION, FATIGUE, DIZZINESS,
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, AN D DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

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

First Aid:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER
    FOR MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN:FLUSH
    W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . INHAL: IMMED REMOVE  TO FRESH
    AIR. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE
    OXYG. IN EVENT OF EXPOSURE, CONSULT PHYSICIAN. NOTE TO PHYS: TREAT
    AGGRESSIVELY WITH 100% OXYGEN. USE NON-REBREATHER MASK.

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

Flash Point:GAS
Lower Limits:12.5%
Upper Limits:74%
Extinguishing Media:CO IS VERY FLAM. FOR SM FIRES, LET BURN UNLESS LEAK
    CAN BE STOPPED. FOR LG FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG/REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CYLINDERS COOL W/WATER SPRAY. IF
    POSSIBLE, STOP PRODUCT FLOW/LET IT BURN ITSELF OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYL RUPTURE MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE CNDTNS.
    SEV WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT/FLAME. MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIX IN AIR. A
    POTNTL EXPLO HAZARD EXISTS IF CO FIRE IS (SUPDAT)

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE LEAKING
    CYLINDER TO EXHAUST HOOD OR SAFE OUTDOOR AREA. SHUT OFF SOURCE IF
    POSSIBLE AND REMOVE SOURCE OF HEAT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CYLS SHOULD BE TRANSPORTED IN SECURE
    UPRIGHT POSITION IN WELL VENTILATED TRUCK. PROTECT CNTNRS FROM
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DO NOT DEFACE CYLS/LABELS.
Other Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD BE REFILLED BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS
    OF COMPRESSED GAS. SHIPMENT OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER WHICH HAS
    NOT BEEN FILLED BY OWNER OR WITH HIS WRITTEN CONSENT IN A VIOLATION
    OF FEDERAL LAW  (49 CFR). SECURE CYL WHEN USING (SUPDAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:IN CASE OF LEAKAGE, USE NIOSH APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQ GENERAL & LOCAL EXHAUST VENT TO MAINTAIN
    CONCENTRATIONS BELOW EXPOS & FLAMMABLE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IN AIR @ 1 ATM LEL: 12.5%, UEL: 74%. EXPLO HAZ: EXTINGUISHED W/OUT
    TURNING OFF CO SOURCE DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF REIGNIT. OTHER PREC: TO
    PROTECT FROM FALLING. USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK TO MOVE CYLS. STORE 
    IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. KEEP VALVE PROT CAP ON CYLS WHEN NOT IN
    USE. STORE AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAME, & SPARKS.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-313F,-192C
Vapor Pres:>760 @ 20C
Vapor Density:0.968
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS, RUBBER, LEAD, SILVER, ALKALI METALS, MERCURY,
    BRASS AND COPPER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STORAGE IS POORLY VENTILATED AREAS.
    STORAGE NEAR A HEAT SOURCE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN CYLINDERS TO SUPPLIER WITH ANY VALVE
    OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE.
    DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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