AFROX Is A Member of The Linde Group The Stripe Symbol and The Word "AFROX" Group Trademarks. Page 1 of 2
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ACETYLENE
(Please ensure that this MSDS is received by the appropriate person)
DATE NO.:AUGUST 2011
Version 2
Ref No.: MSO56
1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product identification
Product name
Acetylene
chemical formula
C2H2
Trade name
Ecetylene
Acetylene
Disolved acetylene-DA
Portapak acetylene
Econo pak acetylene
Agrigas acetylene
Instrumentation grade acetylene
Colour coding
Acetylene cylinder have maroon (A01) maroon.
Acetylene cylinder may have different valve guard
colours depending on gas grade-green, orange, blue.
Some grades have the grade stenciled along the body in
white letters. Decals attached to the cylinder also
provide information on grade.
Valves
All large acetylene cylinders have a brass cylinder valve
with a 5/8 inch BSP female left hand outlet thread. Only
the small portapak acetylene cylinder has an 11/16 inch
left hand female thread.
Company identification
African oxygen limited
23 Webber street
Johannesburg
2001
Tel; (011) 490 0400
Fax: (011) 490 0506
Emergency phone number 0860 111185 or 011 873 4382
(24 hours)
2 COMPOSITION /INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
Acetylene
Chemically family
unsaturated hydrocarbon
Synonyms
dissolved acetylene (DA)
CAS No.
74-86-2
UN No
1001
ERG No
116
Hazchem warning
2 A flammable gas
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards.
Acetylene is extremely flammable and slightly lighter
than air. Acetylene ignites easily and burn with an
extremely hot bright flame giving off black smoke.
Flammability limits in air; are between 2.5 and 82% by
volume. Highly explosive mixtures can be formed in air
in this range. Acetylene is dissolved in acetone under
pressure in a steel cylinder. Cylinder are filled with a
porous substance to distribute the acetylene throughout
the cylinder volume. Cylinders are transportable gas
container. Cylinders must never be exposed to heat or
any source of ignition as this may cause cylinder to
rupture and explosion may occur due to the gas involve.
Adverse health effects
Acetylene gas can act as a simple asphyxiate, it may
decrease the concentration of oxygen in the air below the
level to support life. High concentration may cause
narcosis. A 20% concentration may cause dyspnea and
headache. A 40% concentration or more may cause
collapse.
Chemical hazards
Never use free acetylene at pressure above 150Kpa as
the gas may decompose with explosive force under
certain conditions. Acetylene may form readily
explosive acetylide compounds when it come in-contact
with copper, silver or mercury. Acetylene should not be
used with these metals, their salts, compounds or highly
concentrated alloys.
Vopour inhalation
Acetylene is a simple asphyxiate, high concentration
may cause narcosis.
Eye contact
Unknown effect
Skin contact
Unknown effect
Ingestion
Unknown effect
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11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
No known effect
Skin and eye contact
No known effect
Chronic toxicity
TLV 750 VPM
Carcinogenicity
No known effect
Mutagenicity
No known effect
Reproductive hazards
No known effect
(for further information see section 3.adverse health effects)
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
As acetylene is lighter than air, it will disperse rapidly in open areas. It does not pose
a hazard to the ecology.
12 ECOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods
Small amounts may be blown to the atmosphere under
controlled conditions. No source of ignition should be in
the vicinity. Large amounts should only be handled by
the gas supplier.
Disposal of packaging
The disposal of cylinders must only be handled by the
gas supplier.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road transportation
UN No.
Class
Danger group
Subsidiary risk
ERG No.
Hazchem warning
SEA TRANSPORTATION
IMDG
Class
Label
AIR TRANSPORTATION
ICA/IATA code
Class
Packaging group
Packaging instructions
-cargo
-passenger
Maximum quatity allowed
-cargo
-passenger
1001
2.1
flammable gas
Asphyxiant
116
2 A flammable gas
1001
2.1
flammable gas
1001
2.1
flammable gas
forbidden
forbidden
forbidden
forbidden
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
EEC Hazard class
flammable gas.
Risk phrases
R2 Risk of explosion by shock, fricyion, fire or other sources
of ignition
R11 highly flammable gas.
R44 risk of explosion if heated under confinement space
Safety phrases
S2 keep out of reach of children
S15 keep away from heat source
S16 keep away from sources of ignition
S33 take precautionary measures against static discharges
S37 wear suitable gloves
S39 wear eye / face protection
S51 use only in well ventilated areas
National legislation None
Refer to SABS 0265 for explanation of the above.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Bibliography
Compressed gas association, Arlington,Virginia handbook of compressed gases-3rd
edition Matheson. Matheson gas data book-6 th edition SABS 0265-labeling of
dangerous substances
17 EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
Information contained in this publication is accurate at the date of publication .The
company does not accept liability arising from the use of this information, or the use
,application, adaptation or process of any products described herein.
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