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General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2017-08-05
Product name
Acetylene
Substance name
Acetylene
Product Synonyms
Ethyne / Acetylene, dissolved / Acetylene (liquefied) / Ethine
CAS No.
74-86-2
supplier name
Air Liquide Canada Inc
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Air Liquide Canada Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H231, H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification (GHS CA) Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (GHS-CA) Flammable gases, Category 1 H220 Gases under pressure : Dissolved gas H280 Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS-CA labelling
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS04
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H220 - EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE GAS H231 - MAY REACT EXPLOSIVELY EVEN IN THE ABSENCE OF AIR AT ELEVATED PRESSURE AND/OR TEMPERATURE H280 - CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED OSHA-H01 - MAY DISPLACE OXYGEN AND CAUSE RAPID SUFFOCATION CGA-HG04 - MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR
Precautionary statements
P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P271+ P403 - Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish unless leak can be stopped safely P381 - In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping CGA-PG13 - Fusible plugs in the top, bottom, or valve melt at 98°C to 107°C (208°F to 224°F). Do not discharge at pressures above 15 psig (103 kPa) CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty CGA-PG11 - Never put cylinders into unventilated areas of passenger vehicles CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F P304, P340, P313 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice/attention 05/08/2017 EN (English) SDS Ref.: EIGA001 Page 1
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
No data available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (GHS-CA) Flammable gases, Category 1 H220 Gases under pressure : Dissolved gas H280 Full text of H statements : see section 16
