ACETYLENE

Drew Marine Chemwatch Hazard Alert Code: 4

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Safety Data Sheet according to OSHA HazCom Standard (2012) requirements S.GHS.USA.EN.RISK.E

SECTION 1 Identification

Product Identifier
Product name ACETYLENE
Chemical Name Not Available
Synonyms C2H2; acetylene dissolved; ethine; ethyne; acetylen
Proper shipping name Acetylene, dissolved

Chemical formula C2H2

Other means of
Not Available
identification
CAS number 74-86-2

Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Fuel gas for oxy-acetylene welding, flame cutting, gouging, metal scale removal, brazing, flame hardening and general localised
heating. Burnt with oxygen as illuminant in navigational beacons. Used as a source of carbon black and as reactant in
Relevant identified uses manufacture of vinyl chloride, acrylates etc.
The use of a quantity of material in an unventilated or confined space may result in increased exposure and an irritating
atmosphere developing. Before starting consider control of exposure by mechanical ventilation.

Name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party
Registered company name Drew Marine
Address 400 Captain Neville Drive Waterbury, CT 06705 United States
Telephone +1-973-526-5700
Fax Not Available

Website www.drew-marine.com
Email [email protected]

Emergency phone number

Association / Organisation Drew Marine CHEMWATCH EMERGENCY RESPONSE (24/7)
Emergency telephone The numbers below are for EMERGENCY USE ONLY. Use
+1 855-237-5573
numbers the corporate number above for all other calls.
Other emergency
CHEMWATCH: +613 9573 3188 +61 3 9573 3188
telephone numbers

Once connected and if the message is not in your preferred language then please dial 01

Una vez conectado y si el mensaje no está en su idioma preferido, por favor marque 02

SECTION 2 Hazard(s) identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Gases Category 1, Flammable Liquids Category 1, Self-Reactive Substances and Mixtures Type A, Gases Under
Classification Pressure (Dissolved Gas)

*LIMITED EVIDENCE

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Label elements

Hazard pictogram(s)

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H220 Extremely flammable gas.
H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.

H240 Heating may cause an explosion.

H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

*LIMITED EVIDENCE

Hazard(s) not otherwise classified

Not Applicable

Precautionary statement(s) General

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

P102 Keep out of reach of children.

P103 Read label before use.

Precautionary statement(s) Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P234 Keep only in original container.

P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/organic material/combustible materials.

P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment.

P242 Use only non-sparking tools.

P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P280 Wear protective gloves and protective clothing.

Precautionary statement(s) Response

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or fine spray/water fog to extinguish.

P370+P380+P375 In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
P381 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

Precautionary statement(s) Storage

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P410+P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

P411 Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C/86°F (see storage requirements on SDS).
P420 Store away from other materials.

Precautionary statement(s) Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.

SECTION 3 Composition / information on ingredients

Substances

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CAS No %[weight] Name

74-86-2 98-99 acetylene

Not Available dissolved in
67-64-1 acetone

Not Available * instrument grade acetylene is specially

Not Available purified.

The specific chemical identity and/or exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.

Mixtures
See section above for composition of Substances

SECTION 4 First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

If product comes in contact with eyes remove the patient from gas source or contaminated area.
Take the patient to the nearest eye wash, shower or other source of clean water.
Open the eyelid(s) wide to allow the material to evaporate.
Gently rinse the affected eye(s) with clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes. Have the patient lie or sit down and tilt the
head back. Hold the eyelid(s) open and pour water slowly over the eyeball(s) at the inner corners, letting the water run out of
the outer corners.
The patient may be in great pain and wish to keep the eyes closed. It is important that the material is rinsed from the eyes to
prevent further damage.
Eye Contact Ensure that the patient looks up, and side to side as the eye is rinsed in order to better reach all parts of the eye(s)
Transport to hospital or doctor.
Even when no pain persists and vision is good, a doctor should examine the eye as delayed damage may occur.
If the patient cannot tolerate light, protect the eyes with a clean, loosely tied bandage.
Ensure verbal communication and physical contact with the patient.
DO NOT allow the patient to rub the eyes
DO NOT allow the patient to tightly shut the eyes
DO NOT introduce oil or ointment into the eye(s) without medical advice
DO NOT use hot or tepid water.
If skin or hair contact occurs:
Skin Contact Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
Following exposure to gas, remove the patient from the gas source or contaminated area.
NOTE: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus may be
required to assure the safety of the rescuer.
Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block the airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid
procedures.
If the patient is not breathing spontaneously, administer rescue breathing.
If the patient does not have a pulse, administer CPR.
Inhalation
If medical oxygen and appropriately trained personnel are available, administer 100% oxygen.
Summon an emergency ambulance. If an ambulance is not available, contact a physician, hospital, or Poison Control Centre
for further instruction.
Keep the patient warm, comfortable and at rest while awaiting medical care.
MONITOR THE BREATHING AND PULSE, CONTINUOUSLY.
Administer rescue breathing (preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask-device, or pocket mask as
trained) or CPR if necessary.
Avoid giving milk or oils.
Avoid giving alcohol.
Ingestion Not considered a normal route of entry.
If spontaneous vomiting appears imminent or occurs, hold patient's head down, lower than their hips to help avoid possible
aspiration of vomitus.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

See Section 11

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

If acetylene from a calcium carbide generator is involved, it may contain phosphine and other impurities and their acute health effects should be considered.
For acute or short term repeated exposures to petroleum distillates or related hydrocarbons:
Primary threat to life, from pure petroleum distillate ingestion and/or inhalation, is respiratory failure.
Patients should be quickly evaluated for signs of respiratory distress (e.g. cyanosis, tachypnoea, intercostal retraction, obtundation) and given oxygen.
Patients with inadequate tidal volumes or poor arterial blood gases (pO2 50 mm Hg) should be intubated.
Arrhythmias complicate some hydrocarbon ingestion and/or inhalation and electrocardiographic evidence of myocardial injury has been reported; intravenous
lines and cardiac monitors should be established in obviously symptomatic patients. The lungs excrete inhaled solvents, so that hyperventilation improves
clearance.
A chest x-ray should be taken immediately after stabilisation of breathing and circulation to document aspiration and detect the presence of pneumothorax.

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Epinephrine (adrenalin) is not recommended for treatment of bronchospasm because of potential myocardial sensitisation to catecholamines. Inhaled
cardioselective bronchodilators (e.g. Alupent, Salbutamol) are the preferred agents, with aminophylline a second choice.
Lavage is indicated in patients who require decontamination; ensure use of cuffed endotracheal tube in adult patients. [Ellenhorn and Barceloux: Medical
Toxicology]
For gas exposures:
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BASIC TREATMENT
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Establish a patent airway with suction where necessary.
Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilation as necessary.
Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask at 10 to 15 l/min.
Monitor and treat, where necessary, for pulmonary oedema .
Monitor and treat, where necessary, for shock.
Anticipate seizures.
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ADVANCED TREATMENT
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Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation for airway control in unconscious patient or where respiratory arrest has occurred.
Positive-pressure ventilation using a bag-valve mask might be of use.
Monitor and treat, where necessary, for arrhythmias.
Start an IV D5W TKO. If signs of hypovolaemia are present use lactated Ringers solution. Fluid overload might create complications.
Drug therapy should be considered for pulmonary oedema.
Hypotension with signs of hypovolaemia requires the cautious administration of fluids. Fluid overload might create complications.
Treat seizures with diazepam.
Proparacaine hydrochloride should be used to assist eye irrigation.
BRONSTEIN, A.C. and CURRANCE, P.L.
EMERGENCY CARE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXPOSURE: 2nd Ed. 1994

SECTION 5 Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media
DO NOT EXTINGUISH BURNING GAS UNLESS LEAK CAN BE STOPPED SAFELY:
OTHERWISE: LEAVE GAS TO BURN.
FOR SMALL FIRE:
Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray to extinguish gas (only if absolutely necessary and safe to do so).
DO NOT use water jets.
FOR LARGE FIRE:
Cool cylinder by direct flooding quantities of water onto upper surface until well after fire is out.
DO NOT direct water at source of leak or venting safety devices as icing may occur.

Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture

Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may
Fire Incompatibility
result

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters

Fire Fighting Leaking gas may readily ignite / explode.
FOR FIRES INVOLVING MANY GAS CYLINDERS:
To stop the flow of gas, specifically trained personnel may inert the atmosphere to reduce oxygen levels thus allowing the
capping of leaking container(s).
Reduce the rate of flow and inject an inert gas, if possible, before completely stopping the flow to prevent flashback.
DO NOT extinguish the fire until the supply is shut off otherwise an explosive re-ignition may occur.
If the fire is extinguished and the flow of gas continues, used increased ventilation to prevent build-up, of explosive
atmosphere.
Use non-sparking tools to close container valves.
Be CAUTIOUS of a Boiling Liquid Evaporating Vapour Explosion, BLEVE, if fire is impinging on surrounding containers.
Direct 2500 litre/min (500 gpm) water stream onto containers above liquid level with the assistance remote monitors.
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GENERAL
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Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
May be violently or explosively reactive.
Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
Consider evacuation
Fight fire from a safe distance, with adequate cover.
If safe, switch off electrical equipment until vapour fire hazard removed.
Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
DO NOT approach cylinders suspected to be hot.
Cool fire-exposed cylinders with water spray from a protected location.
If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
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FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

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The only safe way to extinguish a flammable gas fire is to stop the flow of gas.
If the flow cannot be stopped, allow the entire contents of the cylinder to burn while cooling the cylinder and surroundings
with water from a suitable distance.
Extinguishing the fire without stopping the gas flow may permit the formation of ignitable or explosive mixtures with air. These
mixtures may propagate to a source of ignition.
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SPECIAL HAZARDS
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Excessive pressures may develop in a gas cylinder exposed in a fire; this may result in explosion.
Cylinders with pressure relief devices may release their contents as a result of fire and the released gas may constitute a
further source of hazard for the fire-fighter.
Cylinders without pressure-relief valves have no provision for controlled release and are therefore more likely to explode if
exposed to fire.
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FIRE FIGHTING REQUIREMENTS:
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The need for proximity, entry and flash-over protection and special protective clothing should be determined for each incident, by
a competent fire-fighting safety professional.
WARNING: May EXPLODE on heating!!!
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
Will form explosive mixtures with air
Fire exposed containers may vent contents through pressure relief valves thereby increasing fire intensity and/ or vapour
concentration.
Vapours may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
Containers may explode when heated - Ruptured cylinders may rocket
Fire may produce irritating, poisonous or corrosive gases.
Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.
Fire/Explosion Hazard
May decompose explosively when heated or involved in fire.
High concentration of gas may cause asphyxiation without warning.
Contact with gas may cause burns, severe injury and/ or frostbite.
Combustion products include:
carbon monoxide (CO)
carbon dioxide (CO2)
mercury vapour / mercury metal
other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.
Contains low boiling substance: Closed containers may rupture due to pressure buildup under fire conditions.

SECTION 6 Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

See section 8

Environmental precautions
See section 12

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Avoid breathing vapour and any contact with liquid or gas. Protective equipment including respirator should be used.
DO NOT enter confined spaces where gas may have accumulated.
Shut off all sources of possible ignition and increase ventilation.
Clear area of personnel.
Minor Spills
Stop leak only if safe to so do.
Remove leaking cylinders to safe place. release pressure under safe controlled conditions by opening valve.
Orientate cylinder so that the leak is gas, not liquid, to minimise rate of leakage
Keep area clear of personnel until gas has dispersed.

Clear area of all unprotected personnel and move upwind.

Alert Emergency Authority and advise them of the location and nature of hazard.
May be violently or explosively reactive.
Wear full body clothing with breathing apparatus.
Prevent by any means available, spillage from entering drains and water-courses.
Consider evacuation.
Shut off all possible sources of ignition and increase ventilation.
No smoking or naked lights within area.
Major Spills Use extreme caution to prevent violent reaction.
Stop leak only if safe to so do.
Water spray or fog may be used to disperse vapour.
DO NOT enter confined space where gas may have collected.
Keep area clear until gas has dispersed.
Remove leaking cylinders to a safe place.
Fit vent pipes. Release pressure under safe, controlled conditions
Burn issuing gas at vent pipes.
DO NOT exert excessive pressure on valve; DO NOTattempt to operate damaged valve.

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Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the SDS.

SECTION 7 Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Safe handling The conductivity of this material may make it a static accumulator., A liquid is typically considered nonconductive if its
conductivity is below 100 pS/m and is considered semi-conductive if its conductivity is below 10 000 pS/m., Whether a liquid is
nonconductive or semi-conductive, the precautions are the same., A number of factors, for example liquid temperature, presence
of contaminants, and anti-static additives can greatly influence the conductivity of a liquid.
Ensure that any lines, piping are engineered to prevent backflow of oxygen gas to acetylene cylinders.
Do not store undissolved acetylene gas or reticulate gas at pressures above 100 kPa as fire / explosion may result.
Ensure hoses are not attacked by acetone.
Steel, stainless steel, aluminium and wrought iron are recommended for use with acetylene
Open cylinder valve the minimum amount required - no more than 1 -1.5 turns - to deliver acceptable flow. This will enable
closing the cylinder quickly in an emergency situation.
IT IS CRUCIAL THAT FUSE PLUGS IN THE TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF ALL ACETYLENE CYLINDERS BE THOROUGHLY
INSPECTED WHENEVER HANDLED. REMOVE AND QUARANTINE IN A SAFE LOCATION ANY DEFECTIVE CYLINDER
Never attempt to repair or alter cylinders. Never tamper with pressure relief devices or fusible plugs.
Under no circumstances should a torch flame contact the fusible plug.
While welding, avoid contact of the cylinder with welding equipment or electrical circuits.
If any fusible plug starts to leak, move the cylinder to an open space well away from any possible sources of ignition. Place a
sign on the cylinder warning of "Leaking Flammable Gas".
Containers, even those that have been emptied, may contain explosive vapours.
Do NOT cut, drill, grind, weld or perform similar operations on or near containers.
· Electrostatic discharge may be generated during pumping - this may result in fire.
· Ensure electrical continuity by bonding and grounding (earthing) all equipment.
· Restrict line velocity during pumping in order to avoid generation of electrostatic discharge (<=1 m/sec until fill pipe submerged
to twice its diameter, then <= 7 m/sec).
· Avoid splash filling.
· Do NOT use compressed air for filling discharging or handling operations.
· Wait 2 minutes after tank filling (for tanks such as those on
· road tanker vehicles) before opening hatches or manholes.
· Wait 30 minutes after tank filling ( for large storage tanks)
· before opening hatches or manholes. Even with proper
· grounding and bonding, this material can still accumulate an
· electrostatic charge. If sufficient charge is allowed to
· accumulate, electrostatic discharge and ignition of flammable
· air-vapour mixtures can occur. Be aware of handling
· operations that may give rise to additional hazards that result
· from the accumulation of static charges. These include but are
· not limited to pumping (especially turbulent flow), mixing,
· filtering, splash filling, cleaning and filling of tanks and
· containers, sampling, switch loading, gauging, vacuum truck
· operations, and mechanical movements. These activities may
· lead to static discharge e.g. spark formation. Restrict line
· velocity during pumping in order to avoid generation of
· electrostatic discharge (= 1 m/s until fill pipe submerged to
· twice its diameter, then = 7 m/s). Avoid splash filling.
· Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling operations
· Consider use in closed pressurised systems, fitted with temperature, pressure and safety relief valves which are vented for safe
dispersal. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature
· The tubing network design connecting gas cylinders to the delivery system should include appropriate pressure indicators and
vacuum or suction lines.
· Fully-welded types of pressure gauges, where the bourdon tube sensing element is welded to the gauge body, are
recommended.
· Before connecting gas cylinders, ensure manifold is mechanically secure and does not containing another gas. Before
disconnecting gas cylinder, isolate supply line segment proximal to cylinder, remove trapped gas in supply line with aid of
vacuum pump
· When connecting or replacing cylinders take care to avoid airborne particulates violently ejected when system pressurises.
· Consider the use of doubly-contained piping; diaphragm or bellows sealed, soft seat valves; backflow prevention devices; flash
arrestors; and flow monitoring or limiting devices. Gas cabinets, with appropriate exhaust treatment, are recommended, as is
automatic monitoring of the secondary enclosures and work areas for release.
· Use a pressure reducing regulator when connecting cylinder to lower pressure (<100 psig) piping or systems
· Use a check valve or trap in the discharge line to prevent hazardous back-flow into the cylinder
· Check regularly for spills or leaks. Keep valves tightly closed but do not apply extra leverage to hand wheels or cylinder keys.
· Open valve slowly. If valve is resistant to opening then contact your supervisor
· Valve protection caps must remain in place must remain in place unless container is secured with valve outlet piped to use
point.
· Never insert a pointed object (e.g hooks) into cylinder cap openings as a means to open cap or move cylinder. Such action can
inadvertently turn the valve and gas a gas leak. Use an adjustable strap instead of wrench to free an over-tight or rusted cap.
· A bubble of gas may buildup behind the outlet dust cap during transportation, after prolonged storage, due to defective cylinder
valve or if a dust cap is inserted without adequate evacuation of gas from the line. When loosening dust cap, preferably stand
cylinder in a suitable enclosure and take cap off slowly. Never face the dust cap directly when removing it; point cap away from
any personnel or any object that may pose a hazard. under negative pressure (relative to atmospheric gas)
· Suck back of water into the container must be prevented. Do not allow backfeed into the container.

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· Do NOT drag, slide or roll cylinders - use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement
· Test for leakage with brush and detergent - NEVER use a naked flame.
· Do NOT heat cylinder by any means to increase the discharge rate of product from cylinder.
· Leaking gland nuts may be tightened if necessary.
· If a cylinder valve will not close completely, remove the cylinder to a well ventilated location (e.g. outside) and, when empty, tag
as FAULTY and return to supplier.
· Obtain a work permit before attempting any repairs.
· DO NOT attempt repair work on lines, vessels under pressure.
· Atmospheres must be tested and O.K. before work resumes after leakage.
Avoid generation of static electricity. Earth all lines and equipment.
DO NOT transfer gas from one cylinder to another.
Consider storage under inert gas.
Store in an upright position.
Outside or detached storage is preferred.
Rotate all stock to prevent ageing. Use on FIFO (First In-First Out) basis
Cylinders should be stored in a purpose-built compound with good ventilation, preferably in the open.
Such compounds should be sited and built in accordance with statutory requirements.
The storage compound should be kept clear and access restricted to authorised personnel only.
Cylinders stored in the open should be protected against rust and extremes of weather.
Cylinders in storage should be properly secured to prevent toppling or rolling.
Cylinder valves should be closed when not in use.
Other information Where cylinders are fitted with valve protection this should be in place and properly secured.
Gas cylinders should be segregated according to the requirements of the Dangerous Goods Act(s).
Cylinders containing flammable gases should be stored away from other combustible materials. Alternatively a fire-resistant
partition may be used.
Check storage areas for flammable or hazardous concentrations of gases prior to entry.
Preferably store full and empty cylinders separately.
Full cylinders should be arranged so that the oldest stock is used first.
Cylinders in storage should be checked periodically for general condition and leakage.
Protect cylinders against physical damage. Move and store cylinders correctly as instructed for their manual handling.

NOTE: A 'G' size cylinder is usually too heavy for an inexperienced operator to raise or lower.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Cylinder:
Ensure the use of equipment rated for cylinder pressure.
Ensure the use of compatible materials of construction.
Valve protection cap to be in place until cylinder is secured, connected.
Suitable container Cylinder must be properly secured either in use or in storage.
Cylinder valve must be closed when not in use or when empty.
Segregate full from empty cylinders.

WARNING: Suckback into cylinder may result in rupture. Use back-flow preventive device in piping.
Storage incompatibility Acetylene:
is unstable and shock sensitive in the liquid state
decomposes violently following cylinder failure
may polymerise due to heating
may explode due to heating with or without contact with air
may decompose in air due to heating and elevated pressures, causing powerful detonation
is a strong reducing agent that reacts with oxidisers (i.e. chlorine, fluorine), especially under the influence of light
forms shock-sensitive acetylide compounds with powdered active metals, copper, copper salts, mercury, mercury salts, silver,
silver salt; moisture, certain acids and alkaline materials may enhance the formation of copper acetylides
reacts with chlorine to form acetylene chloride
reacts with bromine, caesium hydride, cobalt, halogens, iodine, mercuric nitrate, nitric acid, potassium, rubidium hydride,
trifluoromethyl hypofluorite, sodium hydride, ferrosilicon, ozone
The various oxides of nitrogen and peroxyacids may be dangerously reactive in the presence of alkenes. BRETHERICK L.:
Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards
Avoid reaction with strong Lewis or mineral acids.
Reaction with halogens requires carefully controlled conditions.
Free radical initiators should be avoided.
· The interaction of alkenes and alkynes with nitrogen oxides and oxygen may produce explosive addition products; these may
form at very low temperatures and explode on heating to higher temperatures (the addition products from 1,3-butadiene and
cyclopentadiene form rapidly at -150 C and ignite or explode on warming to -35 to -15 C). These derivatives ("pseudo-
nitrosites") were formerly used to characterise terpene hydrocarbons.
· Exposure to air must be kept to a minimum so as to limit the build-up of peroxides which will concentrate in bottoms if the
product is distilled. The product must not be distilled to dryness if the peroxide concentration is substantially above 10 ppm (as
active oxygen) since explosive decomposition may occur. Distillate must be immediately inhibited to prevent peroxide formation.
The effectiveness of the antioxidant is limited once the peroxide levels exceed 10 ppm as active oxygen. Addition of more
inhibitor at this point is generally ineffective. Prior to distillation it is recommended that the product should be washed with
aqueous ferrous ammonium sulfate to destroy peroxides; the washed product should be immediately re-inhibited.
· A range of exothermic decomposition energies for double bonds is given as 40-90 kJ/mol. The relationship between energy of
decomposition and processing hazards has been the subject of discussion; it is suggested that values of energy released per
unit of mass, rather than on a molar basis (J/g) be used in the assessment. For example, in "open vessel processes" (with man-
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present a danger, whilst those in "closed vessel processes" (opening is a safety valve or bursting disk) present some danger
where the decomposition energy exceeds 150 J/g.
BRETHERICK: Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards, 4th Edition
· The reaction of ozone with alkenes is believed to proceed via the formation of a vibrationally excited Primary Ozonide (POZ)
which falls apart to give a vibrationally excited Criegee Intermediate (CI) The CI can decompose to give OH radicals, or be
stabilised. This may be of relevance in atmospheric chemistry.
· Violent explosions at low temperatures in ammonia synthesis gas units have been traced to the addition products of dienes and
nitrogen dioxide
Compressed gases may contain a large amount of kinetic energy over and above that potentially available from the energy of
reaction produced by the gas in chemical reaction with other substances
Avoid reaction with oxidising agents

SECTION 8 Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL)

INGREDIENT DATA

Source Ingredient Material name TWA STEL Peak Notes

US NIOSH Recommended
acetylene Acetylene Not Available Not Available 2500 ppm / 2662 mg/m3 Not Available
Exposure Limits (RELs)
US OSHA Permissible
Exposure Limits (PELs) acetone Acetone 1000 ppm / 2400 mg/m3 Not Available Not Available Not Available
Table Z-1
US NIOSH Recommended
acetone Acetone 250 ppm / 590 mg/m3 Not Available Not Available Not Available
Exposure Limits (RELs)

Emergency Limits

Ingredient TEEL-1 TEEL-2 TEEL-3

acetylene 65000*** ppm 230000*** ppm 400000*** ppm
acetone Not Available Not Available Not Available

Ingredient Original IDLH Revised IDLH

acetylene Not Available Not Available

acetone 2,500 ppm Not Available

Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed
controls engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to
provide this high level of protection.
The basic types of engineering controls are:
Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk.
Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ventilation
that strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment. Ventilation can remove or dilute an air contaminant if
designed properly. The design of a ventilation system must match the particular process and chemical or contaminant in use.
Employers may need to use multiple types of controls to prevent employee overexposure.
· Areas where cylinders are stored require good ventilation and, if enclosed need discrete/ controlled exhaust ventilation.
· Vented gas is flammable, and may spread from its origin. Vent path must not contain ignition sources, pilot lights, naked flames.
· Secondary containment and exhaust gas treatment may be required by certain jurisdictions.
· Local exhaust ventilation (explosion proof) is usually required in workplaces.
· Consideration should be given to the use of doubly-contained piping; diaphragm or bellows-sealed, soft-seat valves; backflow
prevention devices; flash arrestors and flow- monitoring or limiting devices.
· Automated controls should ensure that workplace atmospheres do not exceed 25% of the lower explosive limit (LEL) (if
available).
· Monitor the work area and secondary containments for release of gas.
· Automated alerting systems with automatic shutdown of gas-flow may be appropriate and may in fact be mandatory in certain
jurisdictions.
· Respiratory protection in the form of air-supplied or self-contained breathing equipment must be worn if the oxygen
concentration in the workplace air is less than 19%.
· Cartridge respirators DO NOT give protection and may result in rapid suffocation.
Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture
velocities" of fresh circulating air required to effectively remove the contaminant.

Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:

gas discharge (active generation into zone of rapid air motion) 1-2.5 m/s (200-500 f/min.)

Within each range the appropriate value depends on:

Lower end of the range Upper end of the range

1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to capture 1: Disturbing room air currents

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2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance value only. 2: Contaminants of high toxicity

3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in motion 4: Small hood-local control only

Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity
generally decreases with the square of distance from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the
extraction point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating source. The air velocity at the
extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 1-2.5 m/s (200-500 f/min.) for extraction of gases discharged 2 meters
distant from the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within the extraction
apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are
installed or used.
· Adequate ventilation is typically taken to be that which limits the average concentration to no more than 25% of the LEL within
the building, room or enclosure containing the dangerous substance.
· Ventilation for plant and machinery is normally considered adequate if it limits the average concentration of any dangerous
substance that might potentially be present to no more than 25% of the LEL. However, an increase up to a maximum 50% LEL
can be acceptable where additional safeguards are provided to prevent the formation of a hazardous explosive atmosphere. For
example, gas detectors linked to emergency shutdown of the process might be used together with maintaining or increasing the
exhaust ventilation on solvent evaporating ovens and gas turbine enclosures.
· Temporary exhaust ventilation systems may be provided for non-routine higher-risk activities, such as cleaning, repair or
maintenance in tanks or other confined spaces or in an emergency after a release. The work procedures for such activities
should be carefully considered.. The atmosphere should be continuously monitored to ensure that ventilation is adequate and the
area remains safe. Where workers will enter the space, the ventilation should ensure that the concentration of the dangerous
substance does not exceed 10% of the LEL (irrespective of the provision of suitable breathing apparatus)

Individual protection
measures, such as
personal protective
equipment

Protection required is determined by associated process.

Safety glasses with side shields.
Chemical goggles. [AS/NZS 1337.1, EN166 or national equivalent]
Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy
document, describing the wearing of lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should
Eye and face protection
include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience.
Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the
event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should
be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers
have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
Skin protection See Hand protection below
Protection required is determined by associated process.
When handling hot materials wear heat resistant, elbow length gloves.
Hands/feet protection
Rubber gloves are not recommended when handling hot objects, materials
When handling sealed and suitably insulated cylinders wear cloth or leather gloves.
Body protection See Other protection below
Protection required is determined by associated process.
The clothing worn by process operators insulated from earth may develop static charges far higher (up to 100 times) than the
minimum ignition energies for various flammable gas-air mixtures. This holds true for a wide range of clothing materials
including cotton.
Avoid dangerous levels of charge by ensuring a low resistivity of the surface material worn outermost.
BRETHERICK: Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards.
Protective overalls, closely fitted at neck and wrist.
Eye-wash unit.
IN CONFINED SPACES:
Non-sparking protective boots
Static-free clothing.
Other protection Ensure availability of lifeline.
Staff should be trained in all aspects of rescue work.
Rescue gear: Two sets of SCBA breathing apparatus Rescue Harness, lines etc.
Some plastic personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g. gloves, aprons, overshoes) are not recommended as they may
produce static electricity.
For large scale or continuous use wear tight-weave non-static clothing (no metallic fasteners, cuffs or pockets).
Non sparking safety or conductive footwear should be considered. Conductive footwear describes a boot or shoe with a sole
made from a conductive compound chemically bound to the bottom components, for permanent control to electrically ground
the foot an shall dissipate static electricity from the body to reduce the possibility of ignition of volatile compounds. Electrical
resistance must range between 0 to 500,000 ohms. Conductive shoes should be stored in lockers close to the room in which
they are worn. Personnel who have been issued conductive footwear should not wear them from their place of work to their
homes and return.

Recommended material(s) Respiratory protection

GLOVE SELECTION INDEX Type AX Filter of sufficient capacity. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 &
Glove selection is based on a modified presentation of the: 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent)
"Forsberg Clothing Performance Index".

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The effect(s) of the following substance(s) are taken into account in the Selection of the Class and Type of respirator will depend upon the level of
computer-generated selection: breathing zone contaminant and the chemical nature of the contaminant.
ACETYLENE Protection Factors (defined as the ratio of contaminant outside and inside the
mask) may also be important.
Material CPI
Required
BUTYL A Maximum gas/vapour
minimum Half-face Full-Face
BUTYL/NEOPRENE A concentration present in
protection Respirator Respirator
air p.p.m. (by volume)
PE/EVAL/PE A factor

PVDC/PE/PVDC A AX-AUS /
up to 10 1000 -
Class1
SARANEX-23 2-PLY B
AX-AUS /
TEFLON B up to 50 1000 -
Class 1
CPE C
up to 50 5000 Airline * -
HYPALON C
up to 100 5000 - AX-2
NATURAL RUBBER C
up to 100 10000 - AX-3
NATURAL+NEOPRENE C
100+ Airline**
NEOPRENE C
* - Continuous Flow ** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand
NITRILE C
A(All classes) = Organic vapours, B AUS or B1 = Acid gasses, B2 = Acid gas or
NITRILE+PVC C hydrogen cyanide(HCN), B3 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), E = Sulfur
PVA C dioxide(SO2), G = Agricultural chemicals, K = Ammonia(NH3), Hg = Mercury,
NO = Oxides of nitrogen, MB = Methyl bromide, AX = Low boiling point organic
PVC C
compounds(below 65 degC)
SARANEX-23 C
Cartridge respirators should never be used for emergency ingress or in
VITON/NEOPRENE C
areas of unknown vapour concentrations or oxygen content.
The wearer must be warned to leave the contaminated area immediately
* CPI - Chemwatch Performance Index
on detecting any odours through the respirator. The odour may indicate that
A: Best Selection
the mask is not functioning properly, that the vapour concentration is too
B: Satisfactory; may degrade after 4 hours continuous immersion
high, or that the mask is not properly fitted. Because of these limitations,
C: Poor to Dangerous Choice for other than short term immersion
only restricted use of cartridge respirators is considered appropriate.
NOTE: As a series of factors will influence the actual performance of the glove,
Cartridge performance is affected by humidity. Cartridges should be
a final selection must be based on detailed observation. -
changed after 2 hr of continuous use unless it is determined that the
* Where the glove is to be used on a short term, casual or infrequent basis,
humidity is less than 75%, in which case, cartridges can be used for 4 hr.
factors such as "feel" or convenience (e.g. disposability), may dictate a choice
Used cartridges should be discarded daily, regardless of the length of time
of gloves which might otherwise be unsuitable following long-term or frequent
used
use. A qualified practitioner should be consulted.
Positive pressure, full face, air-supplied breathing apparatus should be
used for work in enclosed spaces if a leak is suspected or the primary
Ansell Glove Selection
containment is to be opened (e.g. for a cylinder change)
Glove — In order of recommendation Air-supplied breathing apparatus is required where release of gas from
primary containment is either suspected or demonstrated.
AlphaTec® 02-100
Selection of the Class and Type of respirator will depend upon the level of
MICROFLEX® 63-864 breathing zone contaminant and the chemical nature of the contaminant.
MICROFLEX® Diamond Grip® MF-300 Protection Factors (defined as the ratio of contaminant outside and inside the
mask) may also be important.
TouchNTuff® 83-500

AlphaTec® 15-554 Required

Maximum gas/vapour
minimum Half-face Full-Face
BioClean™ Ultimate BUPS concentration present in
protection Respirator Respirator
air p.p.m. (by volume)
DermaShield™ 73-711 factor
MICROFLEX® 73-847 AX-AUS /
up to 10 1000 -
Class 1
MICROFLEX® NeoPro® NPG-888
AX-AUS /
MICROFLEX® Neogard® C52 up to 50 1000 -
Class 1
The suggested gloves for use should be confirmed with the glove supplier. up to 50 5000 Airline * -
up to 100 5000 - AX-2
up to 100 10000 - AX-3
100+ - Airline**

** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand.

A(All classes) = Organic vapours, B AUS or B1 = Acid gases, B2 = Acid gas or
hydrogen cyanide(HCN), B3 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), E = Sulfur
dioxide(SO2), G = Agricultural chemicals, K = Ammonia(NH3), Hg = Mercury,
NO = Oxides of nitrogen, MB = Methyl bromide, AX = Low boiling point organic
compounds(below 65 deg C)

SECTION 9 Physical and chemical properties

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Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Colourless, extremely flammable gas with an ethereal or garlic-like odour; insoluble in water, very soluble in acetone and alcohol.
Gas is supplied under pressure dissolved in acetone and supported on a porous medium in cylinders. It is important that
cylinders are stored and used in vertical position; if inverted, cylinder may issue uncontrolled acetone / acetylene solution with
Appearance large volume of hazardous acetylene gas escaping. Acetylene gas is very reactive at room temperature, combining with many
metals forming unstable acetylides. WARNING: Silver, copper, and mercury acetylides may detonate spontaneously - observe all
warnings. With oxygen, burns with intense heat; in air, burns with very sooty flame. Available as commercial grade and as highly
purified instrument grade.

Relative density (Water =

Physical state Dissolved Gas Not Available
1)
Partition coefficient n-
Odour Not Available Not Available
octanol / water
Auto-ignition temperature
Odour threshold Not Available 305
(°C)
Decomposition
pH (as supplied) Not Applicable Not Applicable
temperature (°C)
Melting point / freezing
-84 Viscosity (cSt) Not Applicable
point (°C)
Initial boiling point and
-75 Molecular weight (g/mol) 26.04
boiling range (°C)
Flash point (°C) -17.8 Taste Not Available
Evaporation rate Fast Explosive properties Not Available
Flammability HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Oxidising properties Not Available
Surface Tension (dyn/cm
Upper Explosive Limit (%) 80-85 Not Available
or mN/m)
Lower Explosive Limit (%) 2.5 Volatile Component (%vol) 100
Vapour pressure (kPa) 4700 @ 25 C Gas group IIC
Solubility in water Immiscible pH as a solution (1%) Not Applicable
Vapour density (Air = 1) 0.906 VOC g/L Not Available

SECTION 10 Stability and reactivity

Reactivity See section 7

Unstable in the presence of incompatible materials.
Product is considered stable.
Chemical stability
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Agitation or physical shock may cause violent rupture of containers

Possibility of hazardous
See section 7
reactions
Conditions to avoid See section 7
Incompatible materials See section 7
Hazardous decomposition
See section 5
products

SECTION 11 Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects

Inhaled Inhalation of vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. This may be accompanied by sleepiness, reduced alertness, loss of
reflexes, lack of co-ordination, and vertigo.
Inhalation of vapours or aerosols (mists, fumes), generated by the material during the course of normal handling, may be
damaging to the health of the individual.
There is some evidence to suggest that the material can cause respiratory irritation in some persons. The body's response to
such irritation can cause further lung damage.
No symptoms occur from the presence of 2.5% acetylene in air. At 10-20% a reversible drowsiness can occur. Exposure to
higher concentrations (eg. 5 minute exposure at 35%) causes loss of sensation, followed by suffocation.
Inhalation of non-toxic gases may cause:
CNS effects: headache, confusion, dizziness, stupor, seizures and coma;
respiratory: shortness of breath and rapid breathing;
cardiovascular: collapse and irregular heart beats;
gastrointestinal: mucous membrane irritation, nausea and vomiting.
Inhalation of high concentrations of gas/vapour causes lung irritation with coughing and nausea, central nervous depression with
headache and dizziness, slowing of reflexes, fatigue and inco-ordination.
Central nervous system (CNS) depression may include general discomfort, symptoms of giddiness, headache, dizziness,
nausea, anaesthetic effects, slowed reaction time, slurred speech and may progress to unconsciousness. Serious poisonings
may result in respiratory depression and may be fatal.

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Material is highly volatile and may quickly form a concentrated atmosphere in confined or unventilated areas. The vapour may
displace and replace air in breathing zone, acting as a simple asphyxiant. This may happen with little warning of overexposure.
The use of a quantity of material in an unventilated or confined space may result in increased exposure and an irritating
atmosphere developing. Before starting consider control of exposure by mechanical ventilation.

Accidental ingestion of the material may be damaging to the health of the individual.
Overexposure is unlikely in this form.
Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product.
Ingestion Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments
Central nervous system (CNS) depression may include general discomfort, symptoms of giddiness, headache, dizziness,
nausea, anaesthetic effects, slowed reaction time, slurred speech and may progress to unconsciousness. Serious poisonings
may result in respiratory depression and may be fatal.
Contact with hot work or flame will cause thermal burn.
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified by EC Directives
using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves
be used in an occupational setting.
Skin Contact
Repeated exposure may cause skin cracking, flaking or drying following normal handling and use.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects.
Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.

Although the material is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC Directives), direct contact with the eye may produce
Eye transient discomfort characterised by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).
Not considered to be a risk because of the extreme volatility of the gas.

Long-term exposure to the product is not thought to produce chronic effects adverse to the health (as classified by EC Directives
Chronic using animal models); nevertheless exposure by all routes should be minimised as a matter of course.
Main route of exposure to the gas in the workplace is by inhalation.

TOXICITY IRRITATION
acetylene
Not Available Skin: no adverse effect observed (not irritating)[1]

TOXICITY IRRITATION

Dermal (rabbit) LD50: 20000 mg/kg[2] Eye (human): 500 ppm - irritant

Inhalation(Mouse) LC50; 44 mg/L4h[2] Eye (rabbit): 20mg/24hr -moderate

Oral (Rat) LD50: 5800 mg/kg[2] Eye (rabbit): 3.95 mg - SEVERE

acetone
Eye: adverse effect observed (irritating)[1]
Skin (rabbit): 500 mg/24hr - mild

Skin (rabbit):395mg (open) - mild

Skin: no adverse effect observed (not irritating)[1]

Legend: 1. Value obtained from Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Acute toxicity 2. Value obtained from manufacturer's SDS.
Unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effect of chemical Substances

ACETYLENE Epoxidation of double bonds is a common bioactivation pathway for alkenes. The allylic epoxides formed were found to be
sensitizing. Research has shown that conjugated dienes in or in conjunction with a six-membered ring are prohaptens, while
related dienes containing isolated double bonds or an acrylic conjugated diene were weak or non-sensitising.
For acetylene:and methylacetylene
Acute toxicity: With decades of production and use, the acute toxicity of acetylene is well understood to be that of a simple
asphyxiant. Data regarding the acute inhalation toxicity to animals and humans clearly show that acetylene is of a very low acute
toxicity. Overall, the data support a rat LC50 > 100,000 ppm.
In humans, acetylene is not acutely toxic below its lower explosive limit of 2.5% (25,000 ppm). Inhalation of 10% acetylene
(100,000 ppm) for 1 hour does not cause acute toxicity. Inhalation of 33% or 35% has caused unconsciousness within 7 and 5
minutes, respectively. Two deaths and a near fatality occurred after inhalation of 40% acetylene during manufacture with calcium
carbide . The cause of these deaths was attributed to the phosphate and arsine impurities in crude acetylene and carbon
monoxide present in the work area.
In rats, a concentration of 78% acetylene (780,000 ppm) produced anesthesia in 15 minutes, and inhalation of 90% for 2 hours
caused respiratory failure . Inhalation of 850,000 ppm caused increased respiratory volume and frequency and induced
anesthesia in dogs, with rapid recovery . Therefore, the LC50 value in this study was greater than 850,000 ppm.
It has been well established that acetylene behaves in mammalian systems primarily as a central nervous depressant and
asphyxiant at high dose levels (100,000 ppm in air or above). It produces varying degrees of temporary and reversible narcosis
when administered with oxygen in concentrations of => 100,000 ppm (10% in air).
Experimental data shows the lungs rapidly excrete acetylene. The gas also diffuses rapidly from the peritoneal and pleural
cavities and diffuses through the skin. Therefore, acetylene is unlikely to persist in the body, even after repeated exposure to low
concentrations that may be encountered in the workplace
Repeat dose toxicity: Rats, mice, guinea pigs, rabbits and dogs were exposed to acetylene (in oxygen) at anaesthetic
concentrations (25-80%) for a number of days/ hours.
At the lower concentrations (concentrations were not stated) the animals appeared only slightly sleepy. At higher concentrations
the majority of animals fell asleep after 15-20 minutes. In general, these animals were not in deep narcosis. The rats, rabbits,
guinea pigs and dogs generally recovered from narcosis in a short time. However, the mice did not survive treatment. Some of

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the animals died spontaneously. In treated animals that survived to termination, there was no evidence of cellular injury to the
parenchymatous cells of the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, or spleen. Since repeated exposure of rats to a concentration (25%)
greatly exceeds any concentration that would be expected to occur in routine human working conditions acetylene is not thought
to produce organ toxicity in humans
,The repeated dose toxicity of the analog methylacetylene has been studied in rats and dogs. Animals were exposed to 28,700
ppm methylacetylene 6 hr/day, 5 days/week for 6 months. Rats and dogs reached an early plane of anesthesia (within 30
minutes) and generally recovered rapidly after each exposure. Forty percent of the rats and none of the dogs died over the
course of the study. Gross pathology of the rats that died was limited to the lungs, which appeared dark red and remained
distended when the thorax was opened. In exposed rats that survived to termination, the lungs also were discolored and
remained distended. Microscopic pathology of the lungs showed definite pulmonary irritation. The remaining organs appeared to
be within normal limits. There was no effect of treatment on any haematological, urine or biochemical index of toxicity in the
dogs. The gross appearance of all organs examined and microscopic examinations of the lung, liver, kidney, heart, spleen and GI
tract in exposed dogs were normal. It was concluded that methylacetylene is of low repeated dose toxicity and the site of toxicity
was limited to the lungs, even at extremely high concentrations (28,700 ppm).
Genetic toxicity:
Mutagenicity: Overall, the weight-of-evidence on acetylene and its surrogate (methylacetylene) indicate that acetylene is not
mutagenic
Chromosomal aberration Available information suggests that exposure to acetylene would not result in chromosomal damage

The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling,
the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.
For acetone:
ACETONE
The acute toxicity of acetone is low. Acetone is not a skin irritant or sensitizer, but it removes fat from the skin, and it also irritates
the eye. Animal testing shows acetone may cause anaemia. Studies in humans have shown that exposure to acetone at a level
of 2375 mg/m3 does not negatively impact an individual's emotional regulation, behaviour, or learning ability.

Acute Toxicity Carcinogenicity

Skin Irritation/Corrosion Reproductivity

Serious Eye
STOT - Single Exposure
Damage/Irritation

Respiratory or Skin
STOT - Repeated Exposure
sensitisation
Mutagenicity Aspiration Hazard

Legend: – Data either not available or does not fill the criteria for classification
– Data available to make classification

SECTION 12 Ecological information

Toxicity

Endpoint Test Duration (hr) Species Value Source

EC50(ECx) 96h Algae or other aquatic plants 57mg/l 2
acetylene
EC50 96h Algae or other aquatic plants 57mg/l 2

LC50 96h Fish 545mg/l 2

Endpoint Test Duration (hr) Species Value Source

3744.6-
LC50 96h Fish 4
5000.7mg/L

NOEC(ECx) 12h Fish 0.001mg/L 4

acetone 5600-
EC50 72h Algae or other aquatic plants 4
10000mg/L
9.873-
EC50 96h Algae or other aquatic plants 4
27.684mg/l

EC50 48h Crustacea 6098.4mg/L 5

Legend: Extracted from 1. IUCLID Toxicity Data 2. Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Ecotoxicological Information - Aquatic Toxicity
4. US EPA, Ecotox database - Aquatic Toxicity Data 5. ECETOC Aquatic Hazard Assessment Data 6. NITE (Japan) -
Bioconcentration Data 7. METI (Japan) - Bioconcentration Data 8. Vendor Data

Environmental Fate:
Terrestrial Fate: Acetylene is volatile and highly mobile in soil. It readily escapes the dry soil surfaces, based on its vapor pressure. Japanese MITI test suggest
that acetylene has low potential to undergo biodegradation in soil.
Aquatic Fate: Acetylene is less adsorptive to suspended solids and sediments in water environment. Biodegradation of acetylene in water is less likely to occur
based on the test Japanese MITI test conducted. In addition, it is not readily hydrolyzed under neutral ambient conditions because acetylene does not contain
functional groups that are known to be readily hydrolyzed.
Atmospheric Fate: Based on the gas/particle model, acetylene will exists solely as a gas under ambient atmosphere. Gas-phase acetylene in air can be degraded
by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals. Atmospheric photodegradation is the major removal of acetylene in the environment.
Ecotoxicity: Assessment of acetylene toxicity is not of great concern because exposure to this gas is less likely to occur. Since it will most likely partition to air and
will rapidly evaporate from the aqueous environment. Nonetheless, some toxicity tests were conducted on various aquatic species.
Fish LC50 (1h): Lepomis spp >1000 mg/l, minnow >17mg/l
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Fish LC50 (24-48h): goldfish (Cyprinus auratus) 400 mg/l (limit of toxicity)
Fish LC50 (33h): river trout (Salmo fario ) 200 mg/l
Fish LC50 (72h): Chinook salmon fingerling 350mg/l (limit of toxicity); raindbow trout 3000-5000 mg/l (limit of toxicity)
Daphnia magna EC50 (48h): 480 mg/l (approx.)
Algae EC50 (96h): 275 mg/l (approx.)
Substances containing unsaturated carbons are ubiquitous in indoor environments. They result from many sources (see below). Most are reactive with
environmental ozone and many produce stable products which are thought to adversely affect human health.The potential for surfaces in an enclosed space to
facilitate reactions should be considered.
Source of unsaturated
Unsaturated substances (Reactive Emissions) Major Stable Products produced following reaction with ozone.
substances
Isoprene, nitric oxide, squalene, unsaturated Methacrolein, methyl vinyl ketone, nitrogen dioxide, acetone, 6MHQ, geranyl
Occupants (exhaled breath, ski
sterols, oleic acid and other unsaturated fatty acetone, 4OPA, formaldehyde, nonanol, decanal, 9-oxo-nonanoic acid,
oils, personal care products)
acids, unsaturated oxidation products azelaic acid, nonanoic acid.
Soft woods, wood flooring,
Isoprene, limonene, alpha-pinene, other terpenes Formaldehyde, 4-AMC, pinoaldehyde, pinic acid, pinonic acid, formic acid,
including cypress, cedar and
and sesquiterpenes methacrolein, methyl vinyl ketone, SOAs including ultrafine particles
silver fir boards, houseplants
4-Phenylcyclohexene, 4-vinylcyclohexene,
Carpets and carpet backing styrene, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, unsaturated fatty Formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzaldehyde, hexanal, nonanal, 2-nonenal
acids and esters
Linoleum and paints/polishes Propanal, hexanal, nonanal, 2-heptenal, 2-nonenal, 2-decenal, 1-pentene-3-
Linoleic acid, linolenic acid
containing linseed oil one, propionic acid, n-butyric acid
Latex paint Residual monomers Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, glycoaldehyde, formic acid, acetic acid,
Limonene, alpha-pinene, terpinolene, alpha-
Certain cleaning products, hydrogen and organic peroxides, acetone, benzaldehyde, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-
terpineol, linalool, linalyl acetate and other
polishes, waxes, air fresheners 5-hexen-1-al, 5-ethenyl-dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone, 4-AMC, SOAs
terpenoids, longifolene and other sesquiterpenes
including ultrafine particles
Natural rubber adhesive Isoprene, terpenes Formaldehyde, methacrolein, methyl vinyl ketone
Photocopier toner, printed paper,
Styrene Formaldehyde, benzaldehyde
styrene polymers
Formaldehyde, benzaldehyde, hexanal, glyoxal, N-methylformamide,
Environmental tobacco smoke Styrene, acrolein, nicotine
nicotinaldehyde, cotinine
Squalene, unsaturated sterols, oleic acid and Acetone, geranyl acetone, 6MHO, 40PA, formaldehyde, nonanal, decanal, 9-
Soiled clothing, fabrics, bedding
other saturated fatty acids oxo-nonanoic acid, azelaic acid, nonanoic acid
Unsaturated fatty acids from plant waxes, leaf Formaldehyde, nonanal, and other aldehydes; azelaic acid; nonanoic acid; 9-
Soiled particle filters litter, and other vegetative debris; soot; diesel oxo-nonanoic acid and other oxo-acids; compounds with mixed functional
particles groups (=O, -OH, and -COOH)
Unsaturated fatty acids and esters, unsaturated
Ventilation ducts and duct liners C5 to C10 aldehydes
oils, neoprene
"Urban grime" Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Oxidized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Perfumes, colognes, essential
Limonene, alpha-pinene, linalool, linalyl acetate, Formaldehyde, 4-AMC, acetone, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-5-hexen-1-al, 5-ethenyl-
oils (e.g. lavender, eucalyptus,
terpinene-4-ol, gamma-terpinene dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H) furanone, SOAs including ultrafine particles
tea tree)
Formaldehyde, 4-AMC, pinonaldehyde, acetone, pinic acid, pinonic acid,
Overall home emissions Limonene, alpha-pinene, styrene
formic acid, benzaldehyde, SOAs including ultrafine particles
Abbreviations: 4-AMC, 4-acetyl-1-methylcyclohexene; 6MHQ, 6-methyl-5-heptene-2-one, 4OPA, 4-oxopentanal, SOA, Secondary Organic Aerosols
Reference: Charles J Weschler; Environmental Helath Perspectives, Vol 114, October 2006
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.

Persistence and degradability

Ingredient Persistence: Water/Soil Persistence: Air
acetylene LOW LOW

acetone LOW (Half-life = 14 days) MEDIUM (Half-life = 116.25 days)

Bioaccumulative potential
Ingredient Bioaccumulation
acetylene LOW (LogKOW = 0.37)

acetone LOW (BCF = 0.69)

Mobility in soil
Ingredient Mobility

acetylene LOW (Log KOC = 14.3)

acetone HIGH (Log KOC = 1.981)

SECTION 13 Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

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Evaporate or incinerate residue at an approved site.

Product / Packaging
Return empty containers to supplier.
disposal
Ensure damaged or non-returnable cylinders are gas-free before disposal.

SECTION 14 Transport information

Labels Required

Marine Pollutant NO

Shipping container, transport vehicle placarding, and labeling may vary from the below information. This depends on the quantity shipped, the applicability of
excepted quantity requirements, limited quantity requirements, and/or special provisions according to US DOT, IATA and IMDG regulations. In case of reshipment,
it is the responsibility of the shipper to determine the appropriate labels and markings in accordance with applicable transport regulations.

Land transport (DOT)

14.1. UN number or ID
1001
number

14.2. UN proper shipping

Acetylene, dissolved
name

14.3. Transport hazard Class 2.1

class(es) Subsidiary Hazard Not Applicable

14.4. Packing group Not Applicable

14.5. Environmental
Not Applicable
hazard

14.6. Special precautions Hazard Label 2.1

for user Special provisions N86, N88

Air transport (ICAO-IATA / DGR)

14.1. UN number 1001
14.2. UN proper shipping
Acetylene, dissolved
name

ICAO/IATA Class 2.1

14.3. Transport hazard
ICAO / IATA Subsidiary Hazard Not Applicable
class(es)
ERG Code 10L

14.4. Packing group Not Applicable

14.5. Environmental
Not Applicable
hazard

Special provisions A1

Cargo Only Packing Instructions 200

Cargo Only Maximum Qty / Pack 15 kg
14.6. Special precautions
Passenger and Cargo Packing Instructions Forbidden
for user
Passenger and Cargo Maximum Qty / Pack Forbidden
Passenger and Cargo Limited Quantity Packing Instructions Forbidden

Passenger and Cargo Limited Maximum Qty / Pack Forbidden

Sea transport (IMDG-Code / GGVSee)

14.1. UN number 1001
14.2. UN proper shipping
ACETYLENE, DISSOLVED
name

14.3. Transport hazard IMDG Class 2.1

class(es) IMDG Subsidiary Hazard Not Applicable

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14.4. Packing group Not Applicable

14.5 Environmental hazard Not Applicable

EMS Number F-D , S-U

14.6. Special precautions
Special provisions Not Applicable
for user
Limited Quantities 0

14.7.1. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC code
Not Applicable

14.7.2. Transport in bulk in accordance with MARPOL Annex V and the IMSBC Code
Product name Group

acetylene Not Available

acetone Not Available

14.7.3. Transport in bulk in accordance with the IGC Code

Product name Ship Type
acetylene Not Available

acetone Not Available

SECTION 15 Regulatory information

Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture

acetylene is found on the following regulatory lists

US - Massachusetts - Right To Know Listed Chemicals

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) - Chemicals of Interest
US DOE Temporary Emergency Exposure Limits (TEELs)
US NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits (RELs)
US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - Chemical Substance Inventory

acetone is found on the following regulatory lists

US - Massachusetts - Right To Know Listed Chemicals

US ATSDR Minimal Risk Levels for Hazardous Substances (MRLs)
US DOE Temporary Emergency Exposure Limits (TEELs)
US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) List I and II Regulated Chemicals
US EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)
US NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits (RELs)
US OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) Table Z-1
US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - Chemical Substance Inventory
US TSCA Section 4/12 (b) - Sunset Dates/Status

Additional Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Federal Regulations

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)

Section 311/312 hazard categories

Flammable (Gases, Aerosols, Liquids, or Solids) Yes

Gas under pressure Yes

Explosive No

Self-heating No
Pyrophoric (Liquid or Solid) No

Pyrophoric Gas No
Corrosive to metal No

Oxidizer (Liquid, Solid or Gas) No

Organic Peroxide No

Self-reactive Yes

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In contact with water emits flammable gas No

Combustible Dust No

Carcinogenicity No
Acute toxicity (any route of exposure) No

Reproductive toxicity No

Skin Corrosion or Irritation No

Respiratory or Skin Sensitization No

Serious eye damage or eye irritation No

Specific target organ toxicity (single or repeated exposure) No

Aspiration Hazard No
Germ cell mutagenicity No

Simple Asphyxiant No
Hazards Not Otherwise Classified No

US. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities (40 CFR 302.4)

Name Reportable Quantity in Pounds (lb) Reportable Quantity in kg

acetone 5000 2270

US. EPCRA Section 313 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) (40 CFR 372)
None Reported

Additional Federal Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

State Regulations

US. California Proposition 65

None Reported

Additional State Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

National Inventory Status

National Inventory Status

Australia - AIIC / Australia

Yes
Non-Industrial Use
Canada - DSL Yes

Canada - NDSL No (acetylene; acetone)

China - IECSC Yes

Europe - EINEC / ELINCS /

Yes
NLP
Japan - ENCS Yes

Korea - KECI Yes

New Zealand - NZIoC Yes

Philippines - PICCS Yes

USA - TSCA Yes

Taiwan - TCSI Yes

Mexico - INSQ Yes

Vietnam - NCI Yes

Russia - FBEPH Yes

Yes = All CAS declared ingredients are on the inventory

Legend: No = One or more of the CAS listed ingredients are not on the inventory. These ingredients may be exempt or will require
registration.

SECTION 16 Other information

Revision Date 09/12/2021

Initial Date 16/09/2006

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SDS Version Summary

Date of
Version Sections Updated
Update
Toxicological information - Acute Health (inhaled), Toxicological information - Acute Health (swallowed), Hazards
identification - Classification, Exposure controls / personal protection - Exposure Standard, Firefighting measures
- Fire Fighter (fire/explosion hazard), Handling and storage - Handling Procedure, Exposure controls / personal
7.1 01/10/2021 protection - Personal Protection (Respirator), Handling and storage - Storage (storage incompatibility), Handling
and storage - Storage (storage requirement), Identification of the substance / mixture and of the company /
undertaking - Supplier Information, Toxicological information - Toxicity and Irritation (Other), Identification of the
substance / mixture and of the company / undertaking - Use
Hazards identification - Classification, Identification of the substance / mixture and of the company / undertaking -
8.1 09/12/2021
Supplier Information

Other information
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch
Classification committee using available literature references.

The SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks
in the workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available
engineering controls must be considered.

Definitions and abbreviations

PC－TWA: Permissible Concentration-Time Weighted Average
PC－STEL: Permissible Concentration-Short Term Exposure Limit
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
TEEL: Temporary Emergency Exposure Limit。
IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations
ES: Exposure Standard
OSF: Odour Safety Factor
NOAEL: No Observed Adverse Effect Level
LOAEL: Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
LOD: Limit Of Detection
OTV: Odour Threshold Value
BCF: BioConcentration Factors
BEI: Biological Exposure Index
DNEL: Derived No-Effect Level
PNEC: Predicted no-effect concentration

AIIC: Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals

DSL: Domestic Substances List
NDSL: Non-Domestic Substances List
IECSC: Inventory of Existing Chemical Substance in China
EINECS: European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
NLP: No-Longer Polymers
ENCS: Existing and New Chemical Substances Inventory
KECI: Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
NZIoC: New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
PICCS: Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
TCSI: Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
INSQ: Inventario Nacional de Sustancias Químicas
NCI: National Chemical Inventory
FBEPH: Russian Register of Potentially Hazardous Chemical and Biological Substances

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