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MethaneCH4

CAS-No.:
74-82-8
UN-No.:
1971
EC-No.:
200-812-7
Hazard identification number:
23
Hazard signs
GHS02
GHS04

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • H: 220
    Extremely flammable gas.
  • H: 280
    Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Melting point:
    -296.446 °F
  • Boiling Point:
    -258.7 °F
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    0,0007175 (0°C) g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    12.61 ± 0.01 eV
  • Ignition Temperature:
    1103 °F
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    4.4 Vol.-%
  • Upper Explosive Limit:
    17 Vol.-%
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Important to know:
North America: The LEL for methane is 5 Vol.-% and the UEL is 15 Vol.-%

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • Carbon tetrahydride
  • Hydrogen carbide
  • Marsh gas
  • Natural gas
  • R-50

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Infrared sensors

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Dräger Polytron® 8700 IR

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Dräger Polytron® 5310 IR

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Dräger Polytron® 8310 IR

Dräger Polytron® 8310 IR

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GS01 (wireless)

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Dräger PIR 7000

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