General Information
Version
7.1
Revision date
2025-11-07
Product name
Calcium carbide
CAS No.
75-20-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H315, H318, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Substances and mixtures, which in contact with wa- ter, emit flammable gases Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P302 + P335 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose par- ticles from skin. Immerse in cool water. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances and mixtures, : Category 1 which in contact with wa- ter, emit flammable gases Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure
