Methane is a greenhouse gas, which is encountered in normal atmospheric conditions at a rate of approximately 2.2 parts per million (ppm). Methane also occurs naturally in wetland areas through the anaerobic decomposition of animal and plant matter.
Methane is used in many industries, including the making of pulp and paper, food and beverage, and petroleum refining, and it can be stored and/or transported under pressure as a liquid-gas. Due to its flammability, methane gas should be monitored in enclosed or underground spaces, to mitigate risk of combustion. It also poses the danger to life due to asphyxiation, as it displaces oxygen.
Colourless and odourless
Highly flammable
Non-toxic, but can displace oxygen
Natural gas component
Potent greenhouse gas
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