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Methane

CAS 74-82-8
EC 200-812-7
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Product Identification

More information about Methane

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Methane
Product Code
20919

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
74-82-8 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
200-812-7 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Methane (CAS: 74-82-8 ) is a colorless substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Gas Category 1 H220
Press. Gas Category 1 H280
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Hazard Statements

  • H220: Extremely flammable gas.
  • H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P377: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
  • P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
  • P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
  • P403: Store in a well-ventilated place.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Gaseous
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Colorless
Colour
Colorless
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Gaseous
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not determined.
Melting Point
-182.48 °℃ (-296 °F)
Boiling Point
-164 ℃ (-263 ºF)
Flash Point
-221 °℃ (-366 °F)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
Not determined
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
0.717 g/cm3 (5.983 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Extremely flammable
Upper Explosive Limit
15 Vol %
Lower Explosive Limit
5 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
536 ℃ (997 ºF)
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Not determined
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
Viscosity Type
Not available
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not determined.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Methane?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Methane?

Methane is a gaseous appearing as colorless with colorless color. It has odorless odor.

What is Methane used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Methane?

This substance has 2 hazard statements: H220: Extremely flammable gas. H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

What is the melting point of Methane?

The melting point is -182.48 °℃ (-296 °F) and the boiling point is -164 ℃ (-263 ºF).