Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2017-06-26
Product name
ACETYLENE, DISSOLVED
Product Synonyms
ACETYLENE; ETHYNE; WELDING GAS; ACETYLEN; ETHINE; NARCYLEN; VINYLENE; UN 1001; C2H2;
Chemical name
Hydrocarbons, aliphatic
CAS No.
74-86-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and Specialty Gas Applications
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame/hot surfaces - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Response
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Protect from sunlight.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Rapid release of compressed gas may cause frostbite. Explosive with or without contact with air.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Gases - Category 1 Gases Under Pressure - Dissolved gas Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 3 ( central nervous system. )
