Methane / Air (mixed gas)

Health & Safety Information
Product Safety Data Sheet REF : hz / 401 / 95
Substance identification (UN) no. 1956
Classification  2.2 Non Flammable Compressed Gas
Emergency Action (hazchem ) code 2pe
Hazardous ingredients  -  mixture of ch4, n2 and o2    2.5% / 77% / 20.5%

Safety

At concentrations of below 5% ch4/air mixtures are below the lower explosive limit.

Handling and Storage

As per recommended general practices for the safe handling and storage of compressed gases in transportable containers.

Emergency Action

Leaking container - check cylinder valve is closed. Move container into open space

Action in event of fire

In general vacate area, call fire brigade. If safe to do so keep cylinder cool by quenching with water from a safe distance.

Inform firefighters of danger of exploding or rocketing containers.