Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
74-86-2
Name of the chemical
acetylene
Concentration
Greater than 99.6%
General Information
Revision date
2010-01-03
Product name
Acetylene Gas
Product Synonyms
Acetylene
Chemical name
Alkyne
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fuel gas, chemical intermediates & carbon black production
Manufacturer Name
Carbide Industries, LLC
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Carbide Industries, LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: DANGER! Flammable gas, can form explosive mixtures with air. Pressure and shock sensitive, and can spontaneously decompose at pressures above 15 psig. In commercial grades, it exhibits a slight garlic-like odor. PHYSICAL AND CHEMCIAL RISKS: Fire and explosion hazard. At higher levels in air, acetylene can act as an anesthetic. Acetylene will spontaneously react with Chlorine.
Potential health effects
INHALATION: Simple asphyxiant. Exposure to moderate amounts may cause dizziness, headache, and unconsciousness. Lack of sufficient oxygen may cause serious injury or death. Commercial grades can contain trace amounts of toxic impurities such as phosphine, hydrogen sulfide and ammonia. EYES: None SKIN: None INGESTION: None
Potential chronic health
Contaminants in commercial grades can have toxic effects
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
OVEREXPOSURE None, simple asphyxiant OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None
Environmental effects
None
