| Section 1
Identification |
| Product Number: |
C1420 |
| Health: |
2 |
| Flammability |
4 |
| Reactivity |
2 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least |
Slight |
Moderate |
High |
Extreme |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 | NA = Not Applicable
NE = Not Established | |
| Product Name: |
Calcium Carbide Laboratory
Grade, Lump |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms |
|
| Formula: |
CaC’ |
| RTECS: |
EV9400000 |
| C.A.S |
CAS# 75-20-7 |
| Section 2 Component
Mixture |
| Sara 313 |
Component |
CAS Number |
% |
Dim |
Exposure Limits: |
|
|
Calcium Carbide |
CAS#
75-20-7 |
100% |
W/W |
None
established | |
| Section 3 Hazard
Identification (Also see section 11) |
| Keep away from heat and ignition
sources. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapors. Use with
adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container
closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid
Measures |
Keep away from heat and ignition
sources. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapors. Use with
adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST
AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap
and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention
EYES:
Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids
occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If
not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: If swallowed, induce
vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
|
| Section 5 Fire Fighting
Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: |
Carbon Dioxide, dry
chemical powder |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: |
Reacts violently with
water, giving off flammable gas which may
explode. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: |
Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact
with skin and
clothing. | | |
| Section 6 Accidental
Release Measures |
Eliminate Ignition Sources. Neutralize
with: Soda lime, soda ash. Absorb with vermiculite or other inert
material. Place in container.
|
| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated
place away from incompatible materials. Wash thoroughly after
handling. |
| Section 8 Exposure
Controls & Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Other Protective Equipment: Wear appropriate clothing to
prevent skin exposure |
| Section 9 Physical and
Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: |
N/A |
Specific Gravity |
2.22 |
| Boiling Point: |
Decomposes |
Percent Volatile by
Volume: |
N/A |
| Vapor Pressure: |
N/A |
Evaporation Rate: |
N/A |
| Vapor Density: |
N/A |
Evaporation Standard: |
|
| Solubility in Water: |
reaction |
Auto ignition
Temperature: |
Not applicable |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Gray-black rock like solid,
acetylene odor |
Lower Flamm. Limit in
Air: |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point: |
N/A |
Upper Flamm. Limit in
Air: |
Not
applicable | |
| Section 10 Stability and
Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable |
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid
contact with incompatible materials. |
Materials to
Avoid:
Water |
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Acetylene, calcium hydroxide |
| Hazardous Polymerization:
Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid: None
known | |
| Section 11 Additional
Information |
| Dust may react with moisture of skin,
eyes, and respiratory tract forming residual irritant. Conditions
aggravated/target organs: Persons with pre-existing eye, skin or
respiratory conditions may be more susceptible. |
| DOT Classification: Calcium
Carbide,4.3, UN1402, PGII |
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