GENIUM PUBLISHING CORP -- ACETYLENE  -- 6830-00-286-5434
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETYLENE
MSDS Date:08/01/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-286-5434
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GENIUM PUBLISHING CORP
Address:1145 CATALYN ST
City:SCHENECTADY
State:NY
ZIP:12303-1836
Country:US
Info Phone Num:518-377-8854
Emergency Phone Num:518-377-8854
Preparer's Name:PJ IGOE, BS
CAGE:5Z768
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENIUM PUBLISHING CORPORATION
Address:1145 CATALYN ST
Box:City:SCHENECTADY
State:NY
ZIP:12303-1836
Country:US
Phone:518-377-8854
CAGE:5Z768

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

Ingred Name:ACETYLENE
CAS:74-86-2
RTECS #:AO9600000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9596

Ingred Name:IMPURITIES(CARBON
    DIOXIDE,NITROGEN,OXYGEN,PHOSPHINE,ARSINE,HYDROGEN
    SULFIDE,AMMONIA.CHECK W/SUPPLIER FOR EXACT COMPO).
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  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:SIMPLE ASHYXIANT.DOESN'T CAUE
    SIGNIFICATN PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPNSES.CAN DISPLACE MIN REQUIRED ATM
    OXY LEVEL.COMPRESSED/LIQ FORM MAY CAUE FROSTBITE UPON DIRECT SKIN
    CONTACT.OTHER WORK PROCESSES WHICH USE 
    ACETYLENE(CUT/WELD/SOLDER)MAY PRESENT DIFFERENT HEALTH HAZ SUCH AS
    GENERATIN OF TOXI CCO & METAL OXIDE FUMES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:NEITHER NTP/IARC/OSHA LISTS
    ACETYLENE AS CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INITIAL SYMPTOMS OF SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT:RAPID
    RESP/AIR HUNGER,DIMINISHED MENTAL ALERTNESS,IMPAIRED MUSCULAR
    COORDINATION.CONT LACK OF OXY:FAULTY JUDNEMENT,DEPRESS OF ALL
    SENSATIONS,RAPID FTG,EMOTIONAL I
    NSTABILIYT,NAU,VOMIT,PROSTRATION,UNCONSC,CONVULSIONS,COMA,DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:COMPRESSED OR LIQ FORM MAY CAUSE
    FROSTBITE UPON DIRECT SKIN CONTACT. TARGET ORGANS:NONE REPORTED.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RESCUERS NEED TO PROTECT THEMSELVES W/APPROPRIATE
    PPE.SEEK IMMED MED ASSIST.GIVE 1STAID TO VICTIM.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:0F,-18C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:335C
Lower Limits:2.5
Upper Limits:80
Extinguishing Media:TREAT FIRE SITUATION INVOLVING RAPIDLY
    ESCAPING/BURNING ACETYLENE AS EMERG.SHUT OF SOURCE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL FIRE-EXPO CNTNR/PROTECT PERSON
    W/H2OSPRAY.DUE TO FLAMM/EXT EXPLO RANGE BEST TECHNIQUE MAY BE
    SIMPLY LET BURNING GAS ESCAPE.WEAR SCBA W/FULL FCPIECE IN(SUP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEVER EXTINGUISH FIRE W/O 1ST
    LOCATING/SEALING LEAK-LEAK GAS COULD EXPLO REIGN MORE DMG/INJURIES
    THATN ORIGINAL FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DESING/PRACT SCCP.INPLEMENT SCCP.NOTIFY SAF
    PERSONN,ELIMINATE HEAT/IGN SOURCES,EVACUATE UNNECESSARY
    PERSON,PROVIDE MAX EXPLO-PROOF VENTI.USE H2OSPRAY TO STOP LEAK.LG
    RELEASE CAN RESULT IN SPECTACULAR  EXPLO.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLS/PRESS CYL/TK/ETC IN COOL
    DRY WELL VENT FIREPROOF AREA AWAY FROM ALL IGN SOURCE/INCOMP
    CHEM.PROTECT FRM PHYS DMG/DIRECT SUNLITE.GROUND/BON
Other Precautions:PURE ACETYLENE UNDER PRESSU DECOMP VIOL-FORMS C/H IF
    HEAT/SHOCK.NEVER USE PRESSURES >15PSIG FOR FREE ACETYLENE W/O SPEC
    ENGINEER DESING.<15PSIG FREE ACETYLEN CYL/ACETYLENE IN ACETONE CYL
    STABLE.DON'T  USE LIQ/SOL ACETYLENE-SEVERE INSTABILITY

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

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW OSHA RESP
    REGS(29CFR1910.134).EMERG/NONROTINE(SPILL,CLEAN)WEAR
    SCBA.AIR-PURIFY RESP DON'T PROT WORKERS IN OXY-DEF ATM.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENE/LOC EXPLO-PROOF VENTI SYS TO MAINTAIN AIRBORNE
    CONE @2500PPM,10% OF 2.5% V/VLEL.LOC EXHAUST PREFER.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:PROT EYEGLASSES,CHEM SAF GOGG(29CFR.133)
Other Protective Equipment:EMERG EYEWASH STATIONS,SAFETY/QUICK-DRENCH
    SHOWERS,WASHING FAICLITIES,FIRE EXTING,OXY BTL EMERG 1STAID IN
    WORKAREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:NEVER WEAR CONTACT LENSES.LAUNDER CONTAMIN
    CLOTH BEF REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ODOR:DISAGREEABLE,GARLIC-LIKE ODOR DUE TO PHOSPHINE OR ARSINE
    IMPURITIES. FIREFIGHT:OPERATED IN PRESS-DEMAND/POS-PRESS MODE.
    STABILITY:ACETYLENE INVOLVE INTENSELY HOT,SOOTY FLAME.
    INCOMPAT:CESIUM HYDR IDE,CO,CU SALTS,I,HNO3,K,RUBIDIUM HYDRIDE.

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

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-119F,-84C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NP
Vapor Pres:NP
Vapor Density:0.91
Spec Gravity:NP
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:D
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT.
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS.PURE ACETYLENE-SLIGHT PLEASANT
    ETHEREAL ODOR;COMMER GRADE-(SUPPLE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
FORMS EXPLO CMPD W/AG/HG/CU-AVOID CONTACT IN TRANSMISSIONS SYS.CHLORINE
    GAS.OXY,FL,FL IN SUNLIGHT EXPLO.BRASS,BR,(SUPPL)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NEVER EXPO TO IGN SOURCES.PREVENT
    ACCIDENTAL/UNCNTRL RAPID RELEASE FROM HI PRESSURE
    CYL/ETC.OPERATIONS W/BURNING (SUPPL)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERM OXI DEGRAD PROD CO2,TOXIC
    CO.OTHER PROD POSSIBLE DEPENDING UPON ACETYLENE'S EXACT
    COMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT SUPPLIER/LIC CONTRACTOR FOR DETAILED
    RECOMMENDATIONS.FOLLOW APPLICABLE FED/STATE/LOC REGS.REMOVE
    LEAK/DEFECT CYL TO SAFE,OUTSIDE,POSTED,DISCHARGE LOCATION.WHEN
    EMPTIED RETURN TO SUPPLIER PROPE RLY TAG/LABEL/STENCILED
    MT/DEFECTIVE.

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