General Information
Revision date
2012-08-08
Product name
Methyl Acetylene
CAS No.
74-99-7
supplier name
AIRGAS INC
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Company Information
company name
AIRGAS INC
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical state Gas. [Liquefied gas ] Emergency overview WARNING! FLAMMABLE GAS. MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container closed. Contact with rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, central nervous system (CNS).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. Skin Dermal contact with rapidly evaporating liquid could result in freezing of the tissues or frostbite. Inhalation Acts as a simple asphyxiant. Ingestion Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases
Potential chronic health
effects : May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (Section 11)
