General Information
Product name
Calcium Carbide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Generation of dissolved acetylene gas 1.4 Details of principal supplier
Emergency telephone
+6016-222 4925
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Company Information
company name
Magnalium Sdn Bhd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
enquiry@magnalium.com.my
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Chemicals which, if in contact with water, emit flammable gases – Category 1 (ICOP 2014) Skin corrosion or irritation – Category 2 (ICOP 2014) Serious eye damage or eye irritation – Category 2 (ICOP 2014)
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Danger
Hazard statements
If in contact with water, releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Precautionary Keep away from any possible contact with water, to prevent violent reaction 1 and possible flash fire. Wash hand thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes.
Storage
Store in a dry place.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with local regulations. Section 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical Hazardous Chemical: Calcium Carbide TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (AVERAGE) Components (%) Components (%) CaC2 85.30 Fe2O3 1.45 CaO 9.50 Al2O3 SiO2 2.10 MgO 0.35 C 1.20
