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General Information
Product name
N ame DISSOLVED ACETYLENE
CAS No.
74-86-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Welding, Instrument Fuel
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Company Information
company name
Advanced Gases Limited
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not a hazardous substance or preparation according to EC-directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC. No EC labelling required. Emergency Overview Flammable gas. Can cause rapid suffocation. Avoid breathing gas. Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required
Potential health effects
Inhalation : Simple asphyxiant. It should be noted that before suffocation could occur, the Lower flammability of acetylene in air would be exceeded, possibly causing both an explosive and an oxygen deficient atmosphere. Exposure in moderate concentration may cause dizziness, headache and unconsciousness. Lack of sufficient oxygen may cause serious injury or death. Eye contact : No adverse effect Skin contact : No adverse effect Ingestion : No adverse effect
Health hazards
Not applicable.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None Symptoms : Exposures to oxygen deficient atmosphere may cause the following symptoms: Dizziness. Salivation. Nausea. Vomiting. Loss of mobility/ consciousness.
Environmental effects
Not harmful.
