Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-816-9/74-86-2
Name of the chemical
acetylene
Concentration
98-99
General Information
Revision date
2014-10-16
Product name
ACETYLENE, DISSOLVED
Product Synonyms
C2H2; acetylene dissolved; ethine; ethyne; acetylen
Chemical name
acetylene
CAS No.
74-86-2
REACH No
01-2119457406-36-XXXX
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
with oxygen as illuminant in navigational beacons. Used as a source of carbon black and as reactant in manufacture of vinyl chloride, acrylates etc
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Company Information
company name
A-Gas South Africa
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 H220 - Flammable Gas Category 1, H280 - Gas under Pressure [cLP] 2! Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H220 Extremely flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Supplemental label elements
EUHO06 | Explosive with or without contact with air.
Prevention
P210 | Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Response
P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
Storage
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
Not Applicable
2.3 Other hazards
Inhalation and/or ingestion may produce health damage*. May produce discomfort of the respiratory system*. Repeated exposure potentially causes skin dryness and cracking*. Vapours potentially cause drowsiness and dizziness*. Acetylene (Dissolved) Listed in the Europe Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 - Annex XVII (Label should state: "Restricted to professional users.") acetone Listed in the Europe Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 - Annex XVII (Label should state: "Restricted to professional users.")
