BDKWP - CALICIUM CARBIDE
- MSDS: BDKWP
- Manufacturer: CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY INC
- Product Name: CALICIUM CARBIDE
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-230-3937
Product Identification
Product ID:CALICIUM CARBIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-230-3937
MSDS Number: BDKWP
Responsible Party
HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640
US
Emergency Phone: 714-864-2310
Info Phone: 714-864-2310
Cage: 60777
Contractor
Telephone: 909-864-2310
Cage: 60777
Ingredients
CALCIUM CARBIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 75-20-7
RTECS: EV9400000
Fraction By Weight: 59.0%
EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS
GRAPHITE, SYNTHETIC
CAS: 7440-44-0
RTECS: FF5250100
Fraction By Weight: 41.0%
OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:WILL BURN EYES,PROLONGED CONTACT WILL BURN SKIN
IF MOISTURE OR PERSPIRATION IS PRESENT.
First Aid
First Aid:FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. FLUSH SKIN WITH VINEGAR
Fire Fighting
Lower Limits:2.5
Upper Limits:80-0
Extinguishing Media:DRY SAND DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:KEEP CALCIUM CABIDE DRY-CARBIDE ITSELF IS NON
COMBUSTIBLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ACETYLENE FIRE FROM WET CARBIDE SHOULD
NOT BE EXTINGUISHED.UNBURNT ACETYLENE MAY EXPLODE IF IGNITED
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:TRANSFER SPILLED MATERIAL TO DRY CONTAINER AND
SEAL.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:CARBIDE CAN BE STORED OUTDOORS IN FULL
UNOPENED METAL CONTAINERS BUT SINCE AVOIDANCE OF EXPOSURE TO MOIST
AIROR WATER IS AN ESSENTIAL SAFETY PRECAUTON
Other Precautions:AVOID DANGEROUS CONCENTRATION OF ACETYLENE.ADEQUATE
VENTILATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK/DUST RESPIR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO ELIMINATE MISTS/FUMES/GASES.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS & LEGS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS IS UNDATED
Chemical Properties
HCC:R2
Spec Gravity:2.22
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY TO DARK GRAY SOLID, MELTING POINT =>3600F
Percent Volatiles by Volume:1.5
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,LIQUID,MOISTURE,MOIST MATERIAL
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMMABLE GAS FORMS IF CARBIDE BECOMES
WET.KEEP DRY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACETYLENE IS FORMED IF WET.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:KEEP DRY
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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