*  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  *
Respiratory Protection:OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES ARE IN FLAMMABLE
*  Product Identification  *
Product ID:ACETYLENE
*  Composition/Information on Ingredients  *
Ingred Name:ACETYLENE
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
*  Hazards Identification  *
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NOOSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACETYLENE IS A SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT.
    EXPERIENCE THERMAL BURNS FROM WELDING, ETC. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF
    CHRONIC HARMFUL EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT
    CARCINOGENICITY. HMIS FOUND NO LISTING & DOES NOT EXPECT IT TO BE
    CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:SYMPTOMS OF ANOXIA SUCH AS HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.  THERMAL BURNS FROM
    FIRE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
*  First Aid Measures  *
First Aid:TREAT THERMAL BURNS BY STANDARD RED CROSS PROCEDURES & GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION WHEN APPROPRIATE. INHALATION:REMOVE
    FROM EXPOSURE. ASSIST RESPIRATION & GIVE SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN AS
    NEEDED.
*  Fire Fighting Measures  *
Flash Point Method:CC
Lower Limits:2.5
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, HALON
Fire Fighting Procedures:STOP GAS FLOW & FIGHT FIRE CONVENTIONALLY. USE
    WATER SPRAY TO KEEP CYLINDERS COOL. SEE CGA BULLETIN SB-4
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE & EXPLOSIVE. MAY
    ENERGY & WIDE FLAMMABLE LIMITS.
*  Accidental Release Measures  *
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA TO PREVENT EXPLOSION. REMOVE
    SOURCES OF IGNITION. AVOID ENTERING IF FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERE EXISTS.
    CAREFULLY REMOVE CYLINDERS W/SLOW LEAKS TO A REMOTE OUTDOOR
    LOCATION. CONTACT AIR PRODUC TS FOR ASSISTANCE.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
*Handling and Storage  *
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL VENTILAT4ED
    W/CAPS IN PLACE & PROPERLY SECURED. SEE SUPP DATA
Other Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. HANDLE CYLINDERS
    CLOSE VALVES SLOWLY. AVOID DRAGGING, ROLLING, SLIDING CYLINDERS.
    RANGE. *DO NOT ENTER!* AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS WILL NOT FUNCTION.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IN ENCLOSED AREAS &
    USE MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION AS NEEDED.
Other Protective Equipment:LEATHER SLEEVES, LEATHER APRON, OTHER
    STANDARD PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR WELDING.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM THE NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). NSN IDENTIFIED BY FOCAL
    POINT N.  *FOLLOW CGA RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES WHEN HANDLING
    OTHER  TIMES.
*  Physical/Chemical Properties  *
HCC:G2
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Solubility in Water:1 FT3/FT3 WATER
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS & ODORLESS. IMPURITIES IMPART A GARLIC
    LIKE ODOR
*  Stability and Reactivity Data  *
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
AVOID OXIDIZERS, FORMS EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS W/COPPER, BRASS, MERCURY,
    POTASSIUM, SILVER NITRIC ACID & SOME SALTS OF ABOVE
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT USE GAS AT PRESSURES IN EXCESS OF
    CYLINDER TO HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WILL DECOMPOSE TO ELEMENTAL CARBON &
    HYDROGEN UNDER ABOVE CONDITIONS.
*  Disposal Considerations  *
Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF RESIDUAL GAS IN
    CYLINDERS. RETURN CYLINDERS TO AIR PRODUCTS FOR DISPOSAL.
