Safety data sheet

Natural Gas, compressed.

Creation date : 14.10.2005 Version : 2.0 DE / E SDS No. : 8328
Revision date : 05.01.2011 page 1 / 2

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND

OF THE COMPANY Precautionary Statement Disposal
Product name None.
Natural Gas, compressed.
EC No (from EINECS): 200-812-7 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS No: 74-82-8 Substance/Preparation: Substance.
Index-Nr. 601-001-00-4 Components/Impurities
Chemical formula CH4 (+ impurities) Natural Gas, compressed.
REACH Registration number: CAS No: 74-82-8
Not available. Index-Nr.: 601-001-00-4
Known uses EC No (from EINECS): 200-812-7
Not known. REACH Registration number:
Company identification Not available.
Linde AG, Linde Gas Division, Seitnerstraße 70, D-82049 Pullach Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the
E-Mail Address Info@de.linde-gas.com classification of the product.
Emergency phone numbers (24h): 089-7446-0
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Inhalation
Classification of the substance or mixture In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Symptoms may
include loss of mobility/consciousness. Victim may not be aware of
Classification acc. to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008/EC asphyxiation. Symptoms may include dizziness, headache, nausea
(CLP/GHS) and loss of co-ordination. Remove victim to uncontaminated area
Press. Gas (Compressed gas) - Contains gas under pressure; may wearing self contained breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and
explode if heated. rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.
Flam. Gas 1 - Extremely flammable gas. Ingestion
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
Classification acc. to Directive 67/548/EEC & 1999/45/EC
F+; R12 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extremely flammable. Specific hazards
Risk advice to man and the environment Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode.
In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Hazardous combustion products
Compressed gas. Incomplete combustion may form carbon monoxide.
Label Elements Suitable extinguishing media
All known extinguishants can be used.
- Labelling Pictograms Specific methods
If possible, stop flow of product. Move container away or cool with
water from a protected position. Do not extinguish a leaking gas
flame unless absolutely necessary. Spontaneous/explosive re-
ignition may occur.
Special protective equipment for fire fighters
In confined space use self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Signal word
Danger 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
- Hazard Statements Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may atmosphere is proved to be safe. Ensure adequate air ventilation.
explode if heated. Eliminate ignition sources.
H220 Extremely flammable gas. Environmental precautions
Try to stop release.
- Precautionary Statements Clean up methods
Ventilate area.
Precautionary Statement Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Handling
Ensure equipment is adequately earthed. Suck back of water into
Precautionary Statement Reaction
the container must be prevented. Purge air from system before
P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish,
introducing gas. Use only properly specified equipment which is
unless leakcan be stopped safely.
suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature.
P381 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do
Contact your gas supplier if in doubt. Keep away from ignition
so.
sources (including static discharges). Refer to supplier's handling
instructions.
Precautionary Statement Storage
Storage
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.

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 Safety data sheet
Natural Gas, compressed.
Creation date : 14.10.2005 Version : 2.0 DE / E SDS No. : 8328
Revision date : 05.01.2011 page 2 / 2

Observe "Technische Regeln Druckgase (TRG) 280 Ziffer 5" Keep IMDG
container below 50°C in a well ventilated place. Segregate from Class 2.1
oxidant gases and other oxidants in store. UN number and proper shipping name
UN 1971 Natural Gas, compressed
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Labels 2.1
Packing Instruction P200
Personal protection EmS FD, SU
Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not smoke while handling product.
IATA
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Class 2.1
UN number and proper shipping name
General information UN 1971 Natural Gas, compressed
Appearance/Colour: Colourless gas. Labels 2.1
Odour: None. Packing Instruction P200
Important information on environment, health and safety Other transport information
Molecular weight: 16 g/mol Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated
Melting point: -182 °C from the driver's compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the
Boiling point: -161 °C potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of
Critical temperature: -82 °C an accident or an emergency. Before transporting product
Autoignition temperature: 595 °C containers ensure that they are firmly secured. Ensure that the
Flammability range: 4,4 %(V) - 15 %(V) cylinder valve is closed and not leaking. Ensure that the valve outlet
Relative density, gas: 0,6 cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted. Ensure that the
Solubility mg/l water: 26 mg/l valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted. Ensure
Maximum filling pressure (bar): 200 bar adequate ventilation. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

Stability and reactivity
Can form explosive mixture with air. May react violently with Further national regulations
oxidants. Pressure Vessel Regulation
Gefahrstoffverordnung (GefStoffV)
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Technische Regeln für Gefahrstoffe (TRGS)
General Regulations for the prevention of industrial accidents
No known toxicological effects from this product. Water pollution class
Not polluting to waters according to VwVwS from 17.05.99.
TA-Luft
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Not classified according to TA-Luft.
General 16 OTHER INFORMATION
No known ecological damage caused by this product. Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. Ensure operators
understand the flammability hazard. The hazard of asphyxiation is
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS often overlooked and must be stressed during operator training.
General Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a
Do not discharge into areas where there is a risk of forming an thorough material compatibility and safety study should be carried
explosive mixture with air. Waste gas should be flared through a out.
suitable burner with flash back arrestor. Do not discharge into any Advice
place where its accumulation could be dangerous. Contact supplier Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation of this
if guidance is required. document, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can
EWC Nr. 16 05 04* be accepted. Details given in this document are believed to be
correct at the time of going to press.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION Further information
ADR/RID Linde safety advice
Class 2 Classification Code 1F No. 3 Oxygen deficiency
UN number and proper shipping name No. 7 Safe handling of gas cylinders and cylinder bundles
UN 1971 Natural Gas, compressed No. 11 Transport of gas receptacles in vehicles
UN 1971 Natural Gas, compressed
Labels 2.1 Hazard number 23
Packing Instruction P200 End of document

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