General Information
Revision date
2013-01-10
Product name
Calcium Carbide
CAS No.
75-20-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Educational Use Only
Manufacturer Name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc
Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week
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Company Information
company name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
2.3 Other hazards
Water reactive Target Organs: None
Signal word
Danger
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances, which in contact with water, emit flammable gasses Category 1
Hazard statements
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Precautionary statements
P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P422 Store contents under inert gas.
Potential health effects
Eyes May cause eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
HMIS® ratings
Health 2 Health 2 Flammability 3 Fire 3 Reactivity 2 Reactivity 2 Specific hazard W Personal E
