Flammable Gas Mixture: Acetylene / Argon / Ethane / Ethylene / Hydrogen / Hydrogen Cyanide / Methane

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 3 AQUATIC HAZARD (LONG-TERM) - Category 3

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Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. May form explosive mixtures with air.

Precautionary statements

General : Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction. Approach suspected leak area with caution.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Avoid breathing gas.

Response

Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

In addition to any other important health or physical hazards, this product may displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.