AGA GAS, INC -- ACETYLENE  -- 6830-00N012025
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETYLENE
MSDS Date:11/25/1985
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N012025
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AGA GAS, INC
Address:6225 OAK TREE BLVD
City:INDEPENDENCE
State:OH
ZIP:44131
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-424-2427
Emergency Phone Num:216-642-6600
CAGE:HO731
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AGA GAS INC
Address:6225 OAKTREE BLVD
Box:City:INDEPENDENCE
State:OH
ZIP:44131
Country:US
CAGE:09785
Company Name:AGA GAS, INC
Address:6225 OAK TREE BLVD
Box:City:INDEPENDENCE
State:OH
ZIP:44131
Country:US
Phone:800-424-2427
CAGE:HO731

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ING 4:OF NON-COMBUST CONSTRUCTION AWAY FROM HEAVY TRAFFIC
    AREA AND EMER EXITS.DO NOT ALLOW TEMP WHERE CYLS ARE(SEE ING 6
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5:STORED TO EXCEED 130F(54C).STORE CYLS UPRIGHT &
    FIRMLY SECURE TO PVNT FALLING/BEING KNOCKED OVER. FULL &(SEE ING 7
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 6:EMPTY CYL SHLD BE SEGREGATED.USE A 1ST IN-1ST OUT
    INVENTORY SYS TO PVNT FULL CYL BEING STORED FOR EXCESS(SEE ING 8
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7:PERIOD OF TIME.POST "NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME" SIGN
    IN STORAGE&USE AREA.THERE SHLD BE NO IGNIT SOURCE IN(SEE ING 9
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8:STORAGE OR USE AREA.FOR ADDITIONAL
    RECOMMENDATION,CONSULT COMPRESSED GAS ASSOC PAMPHLETS
    G-1,P-1,P-14,&(SEE ING 10
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9:SAFETY BULLETIN SB-2.ACETYLENE WILL EXPLODE/COMBUST
    IF PRESS EXCEEDS 30 PSIA(207KPA), SO SHIP DISSOLVED(SEE ING 11
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 10:IN ACETONE OR DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE WHICH IS DISPERSED
    IN A POROUS MASS W/IN CYL.FOLLOW SUPPLIER'S INSTRUC(SEE ING 12
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 11:FOR MAX WITHDRAWAL RATE FOR EACH CYL SO SOLV IS NOT
    WITHDRAWN WITH ACETYLENE.MOST METAL EXCEPT SILVER,(SEE ING 13
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 12:COPPER,MERCURY OR BRASSES WITH > 66% COPPER ARE
    COMPAT (NON-CORROSIVE) W/ACETYLENE.EARTH-GROUND & BOND(SEE ING 14
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 13:ALL LINES & EQUIP ASSOCIATED W/THE ACETYLENE
    SYSTEM.ELECTRICAL EQUIP SHLD BE NON-SPARKING OR EXPLOSION(SEE ING
    15
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 14:PROOF.COMPRESSED GAS CYL SHLD NOT BE REFILLED EXCEPT
    BY QUALIFIED COMPRESSED GAS PRODUCERS.SHIPMENT OF(SEE ING 16
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 15:COMPRESSED GAS CYL WH HAS NOT BEEN FILLED BY OWNER
    OR W/HIS (WRITTEN)CONSENT IS VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW (49CFR).
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:SUP DATA:PURE ACETYLENE CAN IGNITE BY DECOMP ABOVE 30
    PSIA,SO  UEL IS 100% IF IGNIT SOURCE IS OF SUFFICIENT INTENSITY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ACETYLENE
CAS:74-86-2
RTECS #:AO9600000
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Ingred Name:HNDLG/STOR PREC:OTHR PREC:DO NOT HEAT CYL TO INCREASE
    DISCHARGE RATE OF PROD FROM CYL.USE A CHECK VALVE OR(SEE INGRED 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 2:TRAP IN DISCHARGE LINE TO PVNT HAZ BACK FLOW INTO
    CYL.FOR ADDL RECOMMEND,CONSULT COMPRESSED GAS ASSOC(SEE INGRED 4
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3:PAMPHLETS G-1,P-1,P-14 & SAFETY BULLETN SB-2.PROTECT
    CYL FROM PHYS DMG.STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTD AREA(SEE ING 5
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACETYLENE IS DEFINED A SIMPLE ASPHY.
    OXYGEN LEVS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AT >18 MOLAR PERCENT AT NORMAL ATM
    PRESS WHICH IS EQUIV TO PARTIAL PRESS OF 135MMHG. AS NARCTC
    GAS/INTOX CAUSES HYPERCAPNIA (EXCES SIVE AMT OF CO*2 IN BLOOD).
    RPTD EXPOS TO TOLERABLE LEVS HAS NOT SHOWN DELETERIOUS EFTS. (SEE
    EFTS OF OVEREXPOS)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:OF MOST CONCERN IS EXCLUSION OF O*2 TO
    LUNGS. INHAL: LOW CONCENTRATIONS (10-20% IN AIR) CAUSE SYMPTOMS
    SIMILAR TO THAT OF BEING INTOXICATED. HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS SO AS
    TO EXCLUDE AN ADEQUATE  SUPPLY OF OXYGEN TO THE LUNGS CAUSE
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:PROMPT MED ATTN IS MANDATORY IN CASES OF OVEREXPOS TO
    ACETYLENE.RESCUE PERS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED W/SCBA&BE COGNIZANT OF
    EXTREME FIRE&EXPLOS HAZ.INHAL:CONSCIOUS PERSONS SHOULD BE ASSISTED
    TO UNCONTAMD AR EA&INHALE FRESH AIR.QUICK REMOVAL FROM CONTAMD AREA
    IS MOST IMPORTANT.UNCONSCIOUS PERSONS SHOULD BE MOVED TO UNCONTAMD
    AREA,GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION.FURTHER TREATMENT SHOULD BE
    SYMPTOMATIC.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:565F,296C
Lower Limits:2.2
Upper Limits:80-85
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:STOP FLOW OF ESCAPING GAS.USE WATER SPRAY TO
    COOL SURROUNDING CNTNRS.HEATED/BURNING CYLINDERS CAN RUPTURE. USE
    NIOSH/ MSHA APPRVD SCBA&FULL PROT EQUIP .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GASEOUS ACETYLENE IS SPONTANEOUSLY
    COMBUSTIBLE IN AIR AT PRESSURES ABOVE 30 PSIA(207KPA). (SEE SUPP
    DATA)

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM AFFECTED AREA.USE
    APPROPRIATE PROT EQUIP.IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIP,BE CERTAIN TO
    PURGE PIPING W/AN INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING REPAIRS.IF LEAK IS
    IN CONTAINER OR CONTAIN ER VALVE,CONTACT CLOSEST SUPPLIER LOCATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREA.VALVE
    PROTECTION CAPS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE UNLESS CNTNR IS SECURED
    W/VALVE OUTLET PIPED TO USE POINT.(SEE OTHER PREC)
Other Precautions:DO NOT DRAG,SLIDE OR ROLL CYLS.USE SUITABLE HAND
    TRUCK FOR CYL MOVEMENT.USE PRESS REDUCING REGULATOR WHEN REMOVING
    GAS FROM CYL.DO NOT ALLOW THE FREE GAS TO EXCEED 30
    PSIA(207KPA)@70F(21.1C). (SEE ING REDIENT 2)

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE WITH MASK
    OR SELF-CONTAINED SCBA SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:HOOD W/FORCED VENT.LOCAL EXHST TO PVNT ACCUMULATION ABOVE
    LEL.MECHANICAL-IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELECTRICAL CODES.
Protective Gloves:PVC FOR LAB, LEATHER FOR WELDING.
Eye Protection:SEE WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICE.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:EYE PROT:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES (LAB).
    APPROPRIATE SHADED LENSE (WELDING/CUTTING) .
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ:IT REQUIRES A VERY LOW IGNITION ENERGY SO THAT FIRES WHICH
    HAVE BEEN EXTINGUISHED WITHOUT STOPPING THE FLOW OF GAS CAN EASILY
    REIGNITE WITH POSSIBLE FORCE. ACETYLENE HAS A DENSITY VERY SIMIL AR
    TO THAT OF AIR SO WHEN LEAKING IT DOES NOT READILY DISSIPATE. (SEE
    INGRED 17)

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-119F,-84C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-113F,-81C
Vapor Pres:645 PSIA
Vapor Density:1.107KG/M3
Spec Gravity:0.906 @ 68F
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ACETYLENE IS COLORLESS GAS W/AN ETHEREAL
    ODOR.CARBIDE ACETYLENE HAS GARLIC ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
OXYGEN,OXIDIZERS INCL HALOGENS&HALOGEN CMPDS.FORMS EXPLO CMPDS
    W/COPPER,MERCURY,SILVER,BRASSES CONTAINING 66% COPPER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT ALLOW FREE GAS(OUTSIDE OF CYL)TO
    EXCEED 30PSIA.CYLS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO SUDDEN SHOCK OR SOURCES
    OF HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON AND HYDROGEN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

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.FOR EMERGENCY DISPOS AL ASSISTANCE,CONTACT CLOSEST SUPPLIER
    LOCATION.

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