Name | methane |
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Synonyms |
EINECS 200-812-7
methane MFCD00008279 |
Density | 0.716 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
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Boiling Point | −161 °C(lit.) |
Melting Point | −183 °C(lit.) |
Molecular Formula | CH4 |
Molecular Weight | 16.04250 |
Flash Point | -188 ºC |
Exact Mass | 16.03130 |
LogP | 0.63610 |
Vapour density | 0.55 (vs air) |
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. |
Symbol |
GHS02, GHS04 |
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Signal Word | Danger |
Hazard Statements | H220-H280 |
Precautionary Statements | P210-P377-P381-P410 + P403 |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Faceshields;Gloves;half-mask respirator (US);multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US) |
Hazard Codes | F+ |
Risk Phrases | 12 |
Safety Phrases | 9-16-33 |
RIDADR | UN 1971 2.1 |
WGK Germany | - |
RTECS | PA1490000 |
Precursor 1 | |
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DownStream 2 | |