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Description:

Methane is the major component of natural gas. It is the starting material for ammonia, ethanol, methanol, methyl chloride, chloroform and numerous other chemicals. It is used in the conversion of coal to liquid fuels and as a calibration gas for air and automobile emission monitoring.
Properties:

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Molecular Weight: |
16.04 |
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Specific Volume: |
23.7 CF/lb |
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Flammable Limits: |
5.0-15.4% in Air |
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CGA Valve: |
350 |
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DOT Name:
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Methane, Compressed |
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UN No.: |
UN1971 |
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DOT Class: |
2.1 |
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DOT Label: |
Flammable Gas |
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CAS Registry: |
74-82-8 |
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