METHANE CAS#: 74-82-8; ChemWhat Code: 29349

Names & Identifiers

Product Name METHANE
Synonyms Biogas;carbane;CH4;Fire damp;firedamp;Methan;methane,compressed;methane,refrigeratedliquid(cryogenicliquid)
CAS Registry Number 74-82-8
Molecular Formula CH4
Molecular Weight 16.04
EINECS 200-812-7
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METHANE CAS#: 74-82-8

Chemical & Physical Properties

Melting point  −183 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point  −161 °C(lit.)
Density  0.716 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor Density  0.55 (vs air)
Flash Point  -188 ºC
pka 48(at 25℃)
Explosive Limit 15%
Merck  13,5979
Stability: Stable. Extremely flammable – note low flash point; mixtures with air constitute an explosion hazard. Reacts violently with interhalogens. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, halogens, interhalogens, oxygen.
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Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases)

Hazard Codes  F+
R Phrase  12
S Phrase  9-16-33
RIDADR  UN 1971 2.1
WGK Germany 
RTECS  PA1490000
4.5-31
Storage Class  2.1
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