Specialty Gases
Methane Gas Supplier for New England
Methane Gas
A colorless, odorless, tasteless, flammable gas
Learn more about Methane gas, a colorless, odorless, tasteless, flammable gas, supplied by Middlesex Gases to commercial customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut and throughout New England.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Chemical Symbol | CH4 |
| Molecular Weight | 16.04 |
| Specific Volume | 23.7 ft3/lb (1.47 m3/kg) |
| CAS Registry Number | 74-82-8 |
SHIPPING INFORMATION
| DOT Proper Name | Methane, Compressed |
| Hazard Class | 2.1 |
| ID Number | UN1971 |
| Labels | Flammable Gas |
CYLINDER SIZES AVAILABLE
| Std. Cylinder Sizes* | Contents | Cylinder Pressure (PSIG) | CGA Valve Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 356 | 2400 | 350 |
| 200 | 260 | 2000 | 350 |
| 80 | 88 | 2000 | 350 |
*Nonstandard cylinder sizes available upon request
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Additional Information
| Grade | Purity | Impurity | Specifications | Equipment Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 (Research) | 99.999% | O2 H2O N2 CO2 C2H6 C2H4 C3H8 C3H6 CO |
<1ppm <1ppm <4ppm <3ppm <2ppm <1ppm <1ppm <1ppm <1ppm |
3101 or 3201 |
| 3.7 Ultra High Purity | 99.97% | O2 |
<15ppm <5ppm <100ppm <10ppm <10ppm <100ppm |
3101 or 3201 |
| 2.0 | 99.0% | O2 |
<50ppm <10ppm <2,000ppm <100ppm |
3101 or 3201 |
| 1.3 | 93.0% | 3101 or 3201 |
This information in no way replaces the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for use and safety standards. Please refer to the SDS for details.
