BHDJF - ACETYLENE

  • MSDS: BHDJF
  • Manufacturer: LIQUID AIR CORP
  • Product Name: ACETYLENE
  • National Stock Number: 6830-00-290-4370
Product Identification

Product ID:ACETYLENE
MSDS Date:10/01/1985
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-290-4370
MSDS Number: BHDJF

Responsible Party
LIQUID AIR CORPORATION
2121 N. CALIFORNIA BLVD., SUITE 350
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
US

Emergency Phone: 800-434-9300 OR NIGHT 800-231-1366

Info Phone: 415-977-6500

Cage: DO426

Contractor
WELCO GASES CORP.
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 US

Telephone: 510-977-6500

Cage: OC525

Ingredients

ACETYLENE

CAS: 74-86-2

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: LOW CONCENTRATIONS CAUSE SYMPTOMS
SIMILAR TO THAT OF BEING INTOXICATED. HIGHER
CONCENTRATIONS SO AS TO EXCLUDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OXYGENTO THE
LUNGS CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS.

First Aid

First Aid:PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY. INHALATION:
MOVE/ASSIST PERSON TO UNCON- TAMINATED AREA AND BREATH FRESH AIR.
IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR AND SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE SHOULD BE SOU GHT IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:GAS
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:*BELOW
Lower Limits:80-85%
Upper Limits:2.2%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE; DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POSSIBLE, STOP FLOW OF ESCAPING GAS. USE
WATER SPRAY TO COOL SURROUNDING CONTIANERS.KEEP PEOPLE AWAY
SINCE HEATED/BURNING CYLINDERS CAN RUPTURE VIOLENTLY
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GASEOUS ACETYLENE REQUIRES LOW IGNITION
ENERGY SO EXTINGUISHED FIRES W/O STOPPEDGAS FLOW CAN EASILY
REIGNITE WITH POSSIBLE EXPLOSIVE FORCE. DOES NOT DISSIPATE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
EQUIP. IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIP, BE CERTAIN TO PURGE PIPING
WITH INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING REPAIRS.IF LEAK IS IN CONTAINER
OR CONTAINER VALVE,CONTACT CLOSEST LIQUID AIR CORPORATION LOCATION.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE/STORE IN COOL, DRY,
WELL-VENTILATED AREA.STOREFIRMLY SECURED & UPRIGHT. SEGREGATE
FULL/EMPTY CYLKEEP FROM SOURCES OF HEAT AND IGNITION.
Other Precautions:EARTH-GROUND AND BOND ALL LINES AND EQUIPMENT
ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACETYLENE SYS.COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS SHOULD
NOT BE REFILLED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OFCOMPRESSED GASES.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT S HOULD BE NON-SPARKING OR EXPLOSION PROOF

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR
EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:HOOD WITH FORCED VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST TO PREVENT
ACCUMULATION ABOVE THE LEL
Protective Gloves:PVC OR RUBBER IN LABORATORY.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health
NK

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-118F/-83C
Vapor Pres:*SEE BELOW
Vapor Density:*SEE BELOW
Spec Gravity:(AIR=1)=.91@70F
Solubility in Water:*SEE BELOW
Appearance and Odor:PURE IS COLORLESS GAS WITH AN ETHEREAL ODOR.
COMMERCIAL HAS GARLIC-LIKE ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
OXY & OTHER OXIDIZERS INCLUDING ALL HALOGENS & ITS COMPOUNDSFORMS
EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS W/COPPER,MERCURY,SILVER,& BRASSES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT ALLOW FREE GAS TO EXCEED 30 PSIA.
CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO SUDDEN SHOCK OR SOURCES OF
HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON & HYDROGEN
*VAP PRES: 645 PSIA (4450 KPA) @70F/21C

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR UNUSED
QUANTITIES. RETURN IN SHIPPING CONTAINER PROPERLY LABELED, WITH
ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS OR CAPS SECURED AND VALVE PROTECTION
CAP IN PLACE TO LIQ. AIR. FOR EMERGENCY DISPOSAL CONTACT LIQAIR
CORP.

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