General Information
Methane is a colorless, odorless, flammable gas. It is a simple asphyxiant.

Technical Information

CAS number 74-82-8
Molecular weight 16.043
Specific volume 23.7cf/lb.
CGA valve 350
Lecture bottle valve 180/110

Shipping Information

Proper shipping name Methane, compressed
DOT Class 2.1
UN number 1971
DOT label Flammable Gas

Purity Cylinder Size Volume Pressure
      (@70°F)
99.0% Lecture bottle 2 scf 1800
99.5% 16 100 scf 2000
99.99% 44 300 scf 2000
  49 360 scf 2400
or      
99.999% *Also available in tube trailers.    

Product Specifications

Assay: 99.0% 99.5% 99.99% 99.999%
Impurities:        
Nitrogen     <75 <10
Ethane   <10 <1
Oxygen     <2 <1
Carbon Monoxide
    <1 <1
Carbon Dioxide
    <1 <1
C3+     <1 <1
Sulfur     <1 <1
Moisture     <2 <1
Total Impurities: <100 <10

All impurities listed measured in PPM.
All products here are sold on the basis of total impurities.
Impurities may vary slightly. Customer is contacted if specific impurity is higher than typical.
All measurements are ppm weight unless otherwise stated.