Acetylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA HCS 2012 EU/EEC

2.2 Label elements

CLP DANGER

Hazard statements

G H220 - Extremely flammable gas H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated EUH006 - Explosive with or without contact with air. G R5 - Heating may cause an explosion. R6 - Explosive with or without contact with air. R12 - Extremely flammable. G Extremely flammable gas - H220 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated - H280 May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

Prevention

G P210 - Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and/or hot surfaces. - No smoking. G Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and/or hot surfaces. - No smoking. - P210

Response

G Storage/Disposal G DSD/DPD P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 - Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place. G Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. - P377 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. - P381 Storage/Disposal G Store in a well-ventilated place. - P403

Precautionary statements

G S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. S9 - Keep container in a well ventilated place S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.

Other hazards

CLP G This material is a simple asphyxiant. May displace or reduce oxygen available for breathing especially in confined spaces.

Further information

Acetylene cylinders are filled with a porous material containing acetone (CAS 67-64-1) G into which the acetylene is dissolved

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLP G Flammable Gases 1 - H220 Compressed Gas - H280 EUH006 DSD/DPD G Extremely Flammable (F+)