Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2022-04-01
Product name
ACETYLENE
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
703-527-3887, 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
POLAR CRYOGENICS
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.
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/vapors/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
Explosive with or without contact with air. The rapid release of compressed gas may cause frostbite. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
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. )
