Exposure controlspersonal protection acetylene dissolved 74862 dnel. Essentials guide new zealand edition 7 type 10 58 bsp rh internal, 14 t. Msds document number ar000 revision dated 02 aug 96 in an emergency, call chemtrec at 8004249300 us toll free. Acetylene is a colorless, combustible gas with a distinctive odor. Synonyms 001 sds number dissolved acetylene ethyne product codes. Material safety data sheet product name airgas inc. Acetylene storage free acetylene is never stored under high pressure. Acetylene safety at boc we put our customers and employees safety first. Safety data sheets for all of our medical gases are accessible via the link on the right. Exposure controls personal protection engineering measures provide natural or explosionproof ventilation that is adequate to ensure flammable gas.
Boc is committed to promoting the safe handling of gases wherever possible and hopes that this document will serve as an educational tool outlining the potential hazards of working with gases as. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against 1. Guidelines for gas cylinder safety boc new zealand. Please be aware that you may need to supplement the contents of these data sheets with the most uptodate local regulations and legislative guidelines governing safe use of our products. We have prepared a wide range of safety data sheets. Acetylene, industrial grade industrial, medical and. Keep away from direct heat and ignition sources including static discharges. Boc is committed to promoting the safe handling of gases wherever possible and hopes that this document will serve as an educational tool outlining the potential hazards of working with gases as well as promoting safer practices around their use, handling and transport. Use airpurifying or airsupplied respirators where local or general exhaust ventilation is inadequate to keep worker exposure below all applicable exposure limits for fumes, gases, and other byproducts of welding with helium. Industrial grade acetylene is most commonly used with oxygen for cutting or welding materials such as mild steel. All other sds on this page complies with regulation that was in force prior to the introduction of the regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures 12722008 ec clp regulation. Never sniff acetylene as it may ignite spontaneously. Call 1890 355 255 for gas related emergencies at roadside or customer premises.
Safety data sheets safety data sheets can be an extremely useful source of information to help you remain vigilant on the potential hazards of our products. Material safety data sheet msds page 2 of 2 shielding gases arco2o2 please ensure that this msds is received by the appropriate person goggles, gloves and shoes or boots should be worn. Use airpurifying or airsupplied respirators where local or general exhaust ventilation is inadequate to keep worker exposure below all applicable exposure limits for fumes, gases. Chemically unstable gases, category a h230 gases under pressure. Boc healthcare supply medical gas data sheets mgds to provide all the information you need to safely use your medical gases. Flammable gases category 1 gases under pressure compressed gas classification of the substance or mixture. Type the name of the product, for example medical oxygen or entonox, in.
Search for an sds for australian industrial, scientific and medical gases. Ghs label elements symbols signal word danger hazard statements extremely flammable gas. Linde gas north america llc linde merchant production inc. Never open an acetylene cylinder valve without the regulator attached. Protection of all personnel and the area must be maintained. Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle compressed gases. Msds document number ar000 revision dated 02 aug 96 in an emergency, call chemtrec at 8004249300 us toll free or 7035273887 contents. The oxyacetylene torch can be used for various tasks. Material safety data sheets msds boc new zealand a. Please refer to the boc document welding hazards and risk management available from. Acetylene is the hottest and most efficient of all fuel gases.
It can be used for cutting steel, welding steel, brazing and for heating metal. Flammable gases category 1 gases under pressure dissolved gas specific target organ toxicity single exposure category 3 central nervous system. Gas regulator of suitable pressure and flow rating fitted to cylinder and manifold with low pressure gas distribution equipment which controls fuel gas mixture and flame. Acetylene is the hottest and most efficient of all fuel gases making it suitable for a range of industrial applications. Acetylene cylinders are filled with porous material that carries the acetone. All electrical equipment in the storage areas should be compatible with the risk of a potentially explosive atmosphere none. Acetylene is a highly flammable colourless gas of distinct odour. Where possible clp compliant safety data sheets sds for pure substances and mixtures have been included on this page. Material safety data sheet msds page 2 of 3 oxygen please ensure that this msds is received by the appropriate person 7 handling and storage do not allow cylinders to slide or come into contact with sharp edges.
Supplying the full range of fuel gases to suit many applications. The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this report is provided as a guide only. Acetylene afrox south africa a member of the linde group. Acetylene, material safety data sheet, revision date 01sep2010, page 2. Acetylene gas industrial, medical and specialty gases. Together, oxygen and acetylene produce a flame temperature of approximately 3150c the only gas hot enough to weld steel an oxyacetylene flame gives good localised heating, reducing wasted heat oxyacetylene provides the fastest preheating and piecing times of any fuel gas combination.
All other sds on this page complies with regulation that. The regulator and other equipment must be compatible with the product and suited for the particular use. Do not allow storage area temperature to exceed 50c. Please be aware that you may need to supplement the contents of these. Acetylene gas acetylene is the hottest and most efficient of all fuel gases.
Bulk acetylene can be also used as a raw material in the chemicals processing industry for the production of organic compounds, including acetaldehyde, acetic acid and acetic. Accidental release measures continued this is an extremely flammable gas. Search for an sds for australian industrial, scientific and medical gases and industrial products. Find the safety data sheets sds for the products you are interested in from the alphabetical listing below. Acetylene, industrial grade the hottest and most efficient of all fuel gases, acetylene is also the most versatile. Derived no effect level workers acute systemic effects, inhalation. Acetylene gas with the hottest flame and highest efficiency of all fuel gases, acetylene is ideal for a variety of industrial applications acetylene, industrial grade. Safety data sheets boconline ireland official boc ie online. Cylinders are packed with a porous material and saturated with acetone. Various gases such as acetylene, natural gas, propane, propylene and hydrogen can be used as a fuel for cutting and welding, heat treatment. It is safe to use underground, has a low ignition energy and low moisture in the flame. Acetone can absorb many times its volume in acetylene. Summary of product characteristics spc, which includes approved indications, administration advice, contraindications precautions for use and storage and use advice.
Argon msds material safety data sheet for argon ar reference. Gas regulator of suitable pressure and flow rating fitted to cylinder or manifold with low pressure gas distribution to equipment. Acetylene is the simplest member of the alkyne hydrocarbons. Between 2003 and the end of 2012, the uk fire and rescue service operated a significantly excessive and very disruptive protocol for dealing with fires involving acetylene cylinders. Chemical product and company identification boc gases, division of the boc group, inc.
Flammable gases category 1 gases under pressure liquefied gas classification of the. Details of the supplie r of the safety data sheet emergency telephone number 2. Material safety data sheet msds page 2 of 2 shielding gases arco2o2 please ensure that this msds is received by the appropriate person goggles, gloves and shoes or boots should be worn when handling cylinders. In the first half of the twentieth century acetylene was the most important of all starting materials for organic synthesis. When acetylene is liquefied, compressed, heated, or mixed with air, it becomes highly explosive. Segregate from oxidant gases and other oxidants in store. Between 2003 and the end of 2012, the uk fire and rescue service operated a significantly excessive and very disruptive protocol.
Safety regulations are generally governed first and foremost by local legislation. Identification of the material and supplier boc australia. Acetylene, dissolved safety data sheet p4559 this sds conforms to u. Dissolved gas h280 classification according to whs regulation 1. Cylinders of oxygen should not be stored near cylinders of acetylene or other combustible gases. Msds acetylene gas stargas welding gas helium beer gas.
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