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    Methane, also known as natural gas, is a flammable, colorless gas that is transported as a liquid (LNG). It has a faint odor and is highly flammable, forming explosive mixtures with air. Personal protective equipment should be worn, including clothing covering the entire body and face shield. If exposed, immediately flush affected areas with water and seek medical assistance. Spills should be flooded with water and sources of ignition eliminated. LNG is normally carried in fully refrigerated and inerted cargo tanks on specialized tankers.

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    Methane, also known as natural gas, is a flammable, colorless gas that is transported as a liquid (LNG). It has a faint odor and is highly flammable, forming explosive mixtures with air. Personal protective equipment should be worn, including clothing covering the entire body and face shield. If exposed, immediately flush affected areas with water and seek medical assistance. Spills should be flooded with water and sources of ignition eliminated. LNG is normally carried in fully refrigerated and inerted cargo tanks on specialized tankers.

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    Methane/LNG SYNONYMS

    Carburetted hydrogen
    Appearance Colourless Firedamp
    Hydrogen bicarbide
    Odour Very faint, nearly odourless Liquefied natural gas
    LNG
    UN Number 1972/1971 Marsh-gas
    Methyl hydride
    MFAG Table 620 MTH

    The Main Hazard


    FLAMMABLE

    STOP GAS SUPPLY. Do not extinguish flame until gas or liquid supply has been shut off, to avoid
    possibility of explosive re-ignition. Extinguish with dry powder, halon or carbon dioxide. Cool tanks and
    surrounding areas with water spray.

    DO NOT DELAY. Flood eye gently with clean fresh water. Force eye open if necessary Do not rub
    affected area. Continue washing for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical advice or assistance as soon as
    possible.

    DO NOT DELAY. Remove contaminated clothing Flood affected area with water. Handle patient gently.
    Do not rub affected area. lmmerse frost-bitten area in warm water until thawed. Obtain medical advice
    or assistance as soon as possible.

    REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AlR. Remove contaminated clothing. lf breathing has_stopped or is weak or
    irregular, give mouth to mouth/nose resuscitation or oxygen, as necessary. Obtaih medical advice or
    assistance as soon as possible.

    STOP THE FLOW. Avoid contact with liquid or vapour. Extinguish sources of ignition. Flood with large
    amounts of water to disperse the spill, and to prevent brittle fracture. lnform port authorities or
    coastguard of spill.

    ON EYES Tissue damage due to frost-bite. PerSOnal prOteCtiOn


    Protectiveclothingcoveringallpartsofthebody,
    BY SKIN ABSORPTION Not absorbed through skin. Jgainsi cold te-mfeirature attack.
    *
    industrial use.
    -qloves,boats,gogglesorfaceshield,allinsulated
    ON EYES No hazard in normal industrial use. May
    be tissue damage due.to frost-bite.

    ON SKIN No hazard in normal industrial use. May


    be tissue damage due to frost-bite.

    WHEN INHALED
    Acute effect
    Vapour has narcotic effect. Because of very rapid
    evaporation rate, there is possibility of total air
    replacement and danger of asphyxiation.
    Chronic effect
    No chronic effect known.

    ICS TANKER SAFETY GUIDE (LIQUEFIED GAS) DATA SHEEl'


    Methane/LNG

    Flashpoint -175'C approx. Explosion Hazards


    Vapour can form a flammable
    Auto-ignition Temperature mixture with air which, if ignited,
    may release explosive force causing
    structural damage.
    Flammable Limits
    5-160/0 by volume.

    Chemical Family Hydrocarbon.

    Water, fresh or salt No dangerous Other liquids or gases


    reaction; may freeze to form ice or Dangerous reaction possible with
    hydrates. chlorine.

    Air No reaction.

    Boiling Point at Coefficient of Cubic Expansion Enthalpy (KllKg)


    Atmospheric Pressure -161"C. 0.0026 per t at -165'C Liquid 29.3 al-165"C 285.5 at -100"C
    Vapour 545.1 at -165'C 588.3 at -100"C.
    Vapour Pressure Bar (A) Freezing Point -182"C.
    See graph in Figure A1.2. Latent Heat of Vaporisation
    Relative Vapour Density (KrlKg)
    Specific Gravity See graph in 0.55. See graph in Figure A1.2
    Figure A1.2.
    Molecular Weight Electrostatic Generation
    16.04K9/Kmole.

    Normal Carriage Condition Control of Vapour within Vapour Detection


    Fully refrigerated. Cargo Tank Flammable.
    Fully inerted with zero oxygen
    Ship Type 2G. content. Gauging Closed or indirect.

    lndependent Tank required No.

    Unsuitable Mild steel. Suitable Stainless steel, aluminium, copper, 9o/o or 36


    nickel steel.

    Notes and special requirements


    1 Liquefied natural gas is a hydrocarbon
    mixture, mainlV of methane but with
    small quantitiei of ethane, propane,
    butane and nitroqen. Always obtain
    shipper's advice, and refer to relevant
    data sheet for hazards of a specific
    mixture.

    126 ICS TANKER SAFETY CUIDE (LIQUEFIED GAS) DATA SHEET

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