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Hazard search

# Methane

CAS number

74-82-8

Also known as

Methyl hydride · Natural gas

## UK workplace exposure limits

Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.

## Sampling methods

| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Non-agency** / Grab sampling using bags | Active (pump) | Sample bags (Tedlar, FlexFilm or FlexFoil/Flexfoil PLUS) |  |  |

Methods and limits as published by their agencies and summarised by SKC; check the current method and the limit that applies to you before sampling.

Source: [SKC Ltd (UK), Hazard Search, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab)](https://www.skcltd.com/hazard-search.html)