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General Information
Product name
Acetylene Revision Date 3/08/01
Product Synonyms
Ethyne, Acetylen, Ethine
Chemical name
Gas
CAS No.
74-86-2
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Company Information
company name
Corporate Production Dept
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Flammable colorless gas with slight garlic odor. Dangerous fire and explosion hazard. Avoid heat, sparks and flame. Simple asphyxiant. This product does not contain oxygen and may cause asphyxia if released in a confined area. Maintain oxygen levels above 19.5%. May cause anesthetic effects. Highly flammable under pressure. Spontaneously combustible in air at pressures above 15 psig. Acetylene liquid is shock sensitive. Contents under pressure. Use and store below 125O F.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin Contact Skin Absorption Eye Contact Inhalation Ingestion Yes No Yes No Material Safety Data Sheet # 1001 Acetylene Page 2 of 7
Potential health effects
Exposure Limits Irritant Sensitization Yes No Teratogen Reproductive Hazard Mutagen No Synergistic Effects None reported. Carcinogenicity: NTP: No IARC: No
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
May aggravate pre-existing skin disorders. NFPA Hazard Codes HMIS Hazard Codes Ratings System Health: 0 Health: 1 0 = No Hazard Flammability: 4 Flammability: 4 1 = Slight hazard Reactivity: 2 Reactivity: 2 2 = Moderate Hazard 3 = Serious Hazard 4 = Severe Hazard
