Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
74-86-2
Name of the chemical
acetylene
Concentration
>=99.2-<=100.0%
EC/CAS
74-85-1
Name of the chemical
Ethen; Ethylen
Concentration
<=0.55%
General Information
Revision date
2016-06-16
Product name
Acetylene
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial gas
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDSQuestion@dow.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazard classification
Hazard pictograms
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Signal word
DANGER! Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
2.3 Other hazards
no data available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This material is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR 1910.1200. Flammable gases - Category 1 Gases under pressure - Liquefied gas Simple Asphyxiant
