| Property | Specification |
| State | Liquid |
| Color | Colorless |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 430-470 kg/m³ (at -162°C) |
| Boiling Point | -162°C |
| Freezing Point | -183°C |
| Viscosity | 0.1-0.2 cP (centipoise) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.41-0.49 |
| Heat of Vaporization | 510-600 kJ/kg |
| Energy Content (Higher Heating Value) | 55-60 MJ/kg |
| Energy Content (Lower Heating Value) | 46-55 MJ/kg |
| Critical Temperature | -82.3°C |
| Critical Pressure | 4.6 MPa |
| Chemical Composition | Primarily Methane (CH?), with minor amounts of ethane, propane, and other hydrocarbons |
| Flammability Range | 5-15% methane in air (by volume) |