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Acetylene

1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTITY

Trade Name
MSDS Nr
Company Identification

: Acetylene
: SDS_001_CLP
: Buzwair Industrial Gases
PO Box 319
Doha, Qatar
www.buzwairgases.com
gases@buzwairgroup.com
: +974 44601079
: +974 44503408

Phone Nr
Fax Nr

2 COMPOSITION /INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance/Preparation
Components
Chemical Formula

: Substance
: This product is hazardous.
: C2H2

Substance Name

Contents

CAS No.

EC No.

Acetylene

100%

000074-86-2

200-816-9

Annex No

Classification

Press. Gas (H280)

Flamm. Gas (H220)
Expl. (EUH006)
Does not contain other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product.

3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview

: Extremely flammable gases- Category 1- Danger (H220)

Compressed gas- Warning (H280); may explode if heated
Explosive with or without contact with air. (EUH006)
: Acetylene is a flammable, compressed gas packaged in cylinders at high
Pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate container
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish unless leak can be stopped safely.
Heating may cause an explosion
Eliminate all ignition sources if sage to do so
In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation

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www.buzwairgases.com
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Acetylene
Route of Entry

Storage

Hazard pictograms code

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Has a garlic-like odor in its industrial form

: Inhalation
It should be noted that before suffocation could occur, the lower flammability
limit of acetylene in air would be exceeded; possibly causing both an explosive
and an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
: Store in well-ventilated place
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces- NO smoking
Take precautionary measures against static discharges
: GHS02- GHS04

4 FIRST AID MEASURES

First Aid Measures
Inhalation

Ingestion

: In low concentrations may cause narcotic effects. Symptoms may include loss
of mobility/consciousness, dizziness, drowsiness and nausea. In high
concentrations may cause asphyxiation. Victim may not be aware of
asphyxiation. Lack of sufficient oxygen may cause serious injury or death.
Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self-contained breathing
apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a doctor. Apply artificial
respiration if breathing stopped.
: Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.

5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammable Class
Specific Hazards
Extinguishing Media
Specific Methods

: Extremely Flammable in the presence of sparks, oxidizing materials, flames,

heat and static discharge.
: Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture/explode
Incomplete combustion may form Carbon Monoxide.
: All known extinguishants can be used.
Do not extinguish until source is shut off.
: If possible stop flow of product.
Move away from the container and cool with water from protected position.
Do not extinguish a leaking gas flame unless absolutely necessary.
Spontaneous/explosive re-ignition may occur. Extinguish any other fire.
Cylinders exposed to fire should not be moved until they have reached an
ambient temperature in the event of internal decomposition occurring.

Special Protective Equipment For

Fire Fighters
: Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and selfcontained breathing apparatus.

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions

: Evacuate area
Ensure adequate air ventilation

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Acetylene

Environmental Precautions
Clean Up Methods

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Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless

atmosphere is proved to be safe.
Eliminate ignitions sources.
Isolate area until gas has been dispersed.
: Try to stop release if this can be done safely.
: Ventilate area

7 Handling and Storage

Handling

: Suck back of water into the container must be prevented

Avoid contact with pure copper, mercury, silver and brass with greater than
70% copper.
Purge air from system before introducing gas. Do not allow back feed into
container. Keep away from ignition sources including static discharges.
Close valve after each use and when empty.
Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, slide or drop. Use
suitable hand truck for cylinder movement.
Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its
supply pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in doubt.
Refer to suppliers container handling instructions.
o
: Keep container below 50 C in a well-ventilated area.
Segregate from oxidant gases and other oxidants in store.

Storage

8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal Protection

Other Protective Equipment

: Ensure adequate ventilation

Oxygen levels in work area should be monitored
Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based
on the task being performed.
Wear goggles with suitable filter lenses when cutting/welding
Do not smoke while handling this product.
: Safety shoes are recommended when handling cylinders

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

o

Physical State at 20 C
Colour
Odour
Molecular Weight
o
Melting Point ( C)
o
Boiling Point ( C)
o
Critical Temperature ( C)
o
Vapour Pressure (20 C)
Relative Density, gas (air=1)

: Gas
: Colourless
: Garlic-like; poor warning properties at low concentrations.
: 26
: -80 8
: -84
: 35
: 44 bar
: 0.9

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Acetylene
Solubility in Water (mg/l)
Flammability range (Vol% in air)
Other Information

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: 1185
: 2.3- 100
o
: Auto ignition temperature is 325 c

10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Incompatible Materials

Conditions to avoid

Chemical Stability

: None
: Oxidizer; Can form explosive mixture with air.
Forms explosive acetylides with copper, silver and mercury
Do not use alloys containing more than 65% copper
May react violently with oxidants
: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces- No smoking
May decompose violently at high temperatures /high pressure or in the
presence of a catalyst
: Dissolved in a solvent supported in a porous mass

11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology Information

: No known toxicological effects from this product

12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecological Effects Information

: No known ecological damage caused by this product

13 DISPOSABLE CONSIDERATIONS
General

: Do not discharge into areas where there is a risk of forming an explosive

Mixture with air. Waste gas should be flared through a suitable burner with
flash back arrestor.
Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be dangerous
Contact supplier if guidance is needed.

14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number
Labeling ADR

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: 1001
: 2.1 Flammable gas

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Acetylene
Proper Shipping Name
Other Transport Information

Before Transporting Product Containers

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: ACETYLENE, DISSOLVED
: Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated
from drivers compartment.
Ensure driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows
what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency.
: Ensure all containers are firmly secured
Ensure cylinder valve is closed and not leaking
Ensure valve outlet cap nut/plug (where provided) is correctly fitted
Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted
Ensure there is adequate ventilation
Compliance with applicable regulations

15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental
regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
Classification

: Ensure all national/local regulations are observed

: Not listed as an extremely hazardous substance

Not listed as a toxic chemical
Not listed as a regulated substance.

16 Other Information
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Ensure operators understand the flammability hazard

Asphyxiant in high concentrations
Keep container in well-ventilated place
Do not breathe the gas
Contact with liquid may cause burns/frostbite
The hazard of asphyxiation is often over looked and must be stressed during operator training
Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a thorough material compatibility and safety
study should be carried out
HAZARD RATINGS:
NFPA RATINGS:
HMIS RATINGS:
HEALTH: 1
HEALTH: 1
FLAMMABILITY:0
FLAMMABILITY: 4
REACTIVITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 2
Disclaimer of Liability
Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Whilst proper care has
been taken in this preparation of this document, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can be
accepted.
This Safety Data Sheet has been established in accordance with the applicable European Directives and applies
to all countries that have translated the Directives in their national laws.

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