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Acetylene |
| Acetylene, a compound of carbon and hydrogen, is a colorless,
highly flammable gas. It is slightly lighter than air and has a
garlic-like odor.
Acetylene is manufactured by the reaction of water with calcium carbide, and is dissolved in acetone as a stabilizer for storage and transportation. Acetylene is used for chemical synthesis and for oxy-acetylene cutting, heating and welding. |
| Acetylene | DOT Name | Acetylene, Dissolved | Molecular Weight | 26.04 | |
| Major Hazards | Fire | DOT Label | Flammable Gas | Specific Volume | 14.7 ft/lb (0.919 m3/kg) |
| Fire Potential | Flammable | DOT Class | 2.1 | CAS No. | 74-86-2 |
| TLV-TWA | Simple Asphyxiant (ACGIH) | DOT No. | UN1001 | Valve Outlet | CGA 510 |
| Packaging Cylinder Size | Weight | Pressure (PSI @ 70F) | Dimensions (Height x Diameter) |
| MC (10 cu. ft.) | 8 | 250 | 15" x 4" |
| B (40 cu. ft.) | 25 | 250 | 23" x 6 1/2" |
| WQ (75 cu. ft.) | 51 | 250 | 31" x 7" |
| A#2, WS (140 cu. ft.) | 83 | 250 | 40" x 8 1/2" |
| #5, WK (250 cu. ft.) | 189 | 250 | 42" x 13" |
| WTL (390 cu. ft.) | 180 | 250 | 44" x 14" |
