General Information
Revision date
2015-02-25
Product name
Calcium carbide
CAS No.
75-20-7
Manufacturer Name
Chem Service, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Chem Service, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@chemservice.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Substances and mixtures which, in contact Category 1 with water, emit flammable gases
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage.
Prevention
Do not allow contact with water. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If on skin Wash with plenty of water. 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/doctor. Specific treatment (see this label). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
Storage
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
Not applicable.
