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General Information
Revision date
2018-03-21
Product name
ACETYLENE, DISSOLVED
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional use. Welding
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Consumer use
Emergency telephone
+1 905-501-0802, 1-800-424-9300, +1-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Linde Canada Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Flammable gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Dissolved gas Simple asphyxiants Yes
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas May react explosively even in the absence of air at elevated pressure and/or temperature Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation May form explosive mixtures with air
Prevention
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. — No smoking Use and store only outdoors or in a well ventilated place Use a backflow preventive device in piping Fusible plugs in top, bottom, or valve melt at 98 °C to 107 °C (208° F to 224° F). Do not discharge at pressures above 15 psi (103 kPa) Close valve after each use and when empty Never put cylinders into unventilated areas of passenger vehicles
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention/advice. Leaking gas fire: do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so
Storage
Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C/125°F
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with container supplier/owner instructions
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
