General Information
Version
0.03
Revision date
2025-12-04
Product name
Calcium Carbide
Chemical name
calcium carbide
CAS No.
75-20-7
supplier name
Airgas USA, LLC
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Airgas USA, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H314, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
General : Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
Prevention
P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. P223 - Do not allow contact with water. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 - Avoid breathing dust. P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
P304 + P340, P310 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P301 + P310, P330, P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353, P310 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P305 + P351 + P338, P310 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
Storage
P405 - Store locked up. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
None known. Hazards identified when used : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1 SKIN CORROSION - Category 1A SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3
