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Identification

Name:
methane
Synonyms:
  • GAS NATURAL
CAS:
74-82-8
EC/EINECS:
200-812-7
Molecular Formula:
CH4
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0291
Uses:
fuel

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS02

    Flammable gases

  • GHS04

    Gases under pressure

H Phrases

  • H220 : Extremely flammable gas

    Flam. Gas (Cat. 1) : Flammable gas

  • H???

    Press. Gas : Gases under pressure

Notes

  • R.1272-Note U

Specific health risks

Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.

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Specific environmental risks

Climate change ?

Substances with the potential to contribute to climate change through direct or indirect greenhouse effects. Includes fluorinated greenhouse gases regulated by Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 and other substances with high global warming potential (GWP).

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Atmospheric emissions ?

Substances subject to atmospheric emission limitations under the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its Spanish transposition. Includes pollutants regulated in industrial installation emission permits and best available technique reference documents (BAT/BREF).

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Environmental regulations

LPCIC (EPER)

Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).

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EPER Air
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EPER Air ?

Substances from List 2 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Pollutants that may affect surface and groundwater bodies and must be considered in the integrated environmental authorisation of industrial installations.

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Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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