Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-816-9/74-86-2
Name of the chemical
acetylene
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
3.2
Revision date
2023-08-26
Product name
Acetylene
CAS No.
74-86-2
REACH No
01-2119457406-36-0001,
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Base chemical., Raw material for use in the chemical industry Please refer to section 16 and/or the annexes for the regis- tered uses under REACH
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1235 239 670, +31(0)88 755 8000
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Company Information
company name
Shell Chemicals Europe B.V
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sccmsds@shell.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H230, H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Physical hazards
H220 Extremely flammable gas. H230 May react explosively even in the absence of air. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Health hazards
Not classified as a health hazard under CLP criteria.
Environmental hazards
Not classified as environmental hazard according to CLP criteria.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Response
P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
Storage
P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
No precautionary phrases.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regu- lation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. High gas concentrations will displace available air; unconsciousness and death may occur sud- denly from lack of oxygen. Exposure to rapidly expanding gases may cause frost burns to eyes and/or skin. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Slightly irritating to respiratory system. This material is shipped under pressure. May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. This material has the potential to be a static accumulator. Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may cause fire.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Flammable gases, Category 1A H220: Extremely flammable gas. Chemically unstable gas, Category A H230: May react explosively even in the absence of air. Gases under pressure, Dissolved gas H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
