Methane
CAS Number74-82-8
FormulaCH4
Mol. Weight16.04 g/mol
Methane
What is Methane?
Methane is a chemical compound with CAS number 74-82-8 and molecular formula CH4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Specifications
Molecular Weight
16.04 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥99.995% (GC)
Impurities
CO2, trace
N2, trace
O2, trace
water, trace
≤0.0005% CnHm
≤0.0015% ethane
Boiling Point
−161 °C(lit.)
Density
0.716 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS04Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H220-H280
Precautionary Statements
P210-P410 + P403
Required PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, half-mask respirator (EU), half-mask respirator (US), multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
Melting Point
−183 °C(lit.)
EC Number
200-812-7
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