General Information
Revision date
2026-01-05
Product name
CALCIUM CARBIDE
Product name
CALCIUM CARBIDE
Identification on the label/Trade name
ChemSupply Australia Pty Ltd
Substance name
identifier
supplier name
ChemSupply Australia Pty Ltd
Emergency telephone
+64-4-917-9888
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ChemSupply Australia Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H315, H318, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
Hazard statements
Dangerous goods of Class 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet) are incompatible in a placard load with any of the following Class 1, Class 2.1, Class 5, Class 7, Class 8 Classified as dangerous goods according to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG). H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H315 Causes skin irritation H318 Causes serious eye damage H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Hazard pictograms
p. 1 of 7
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231+P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas/.... Protect from moisture. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P335+P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages]. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physcian P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use agents recommended in Section 5 of SDS for extinction P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal facility
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS classification in accordance with: UN GHS revision 7 - Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Cat. 1 - Skin corrosion/irritation, Cat. 2 - Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, Cat. 3 - Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases, Cat. 1
