ELKEM METALS COMPANY (TECHNICAL CENTER) -- CALCIUM CARBIDE,GAS GRADE  -- 6810-00-230-3937
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM CARBIDE,GAS GRADE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-230-3937
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ELKEM METALS COMPANY (TECHNICAL CENTER)
Address:4625 ROYAL AVE
Box:1344
City:NIAGARA FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:14302
Country:US
CAGE:KO718
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ELKEM METALS CO
Address:4625 ROYAL AVE
Box:1344
City:NIAGARA FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:14302
Country:US
CAGE:1DS52
Company Name:ELKEM METALS COMPANY (TECHNICAL CENTER)
Address:4625 ROYAL AVE
Box:1344
City:NIAGARA FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:14302
Country:US
CAGE:KO718

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:75-20-7
RTECS #:EV9400000
Fraction by Wt: 80.0%
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:CALCIUM OXIDE
CAS:1305-78-8
RTECS #:EW3100000
Fraction by Wt: 14.0%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:DRY POWDER REACTS WITH BODY MOISTURE TO FORM
    ALKALI.IRRITATE SKIN,EYES AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES.

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

First Aid:REMOVE FROM DUSTY AREA TO FRESH AIR. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER IN LARGE QUANTITIES.TREAT IRRITATION AS YOU WOULD A BURN. EYE
    CONTACT:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER TO ENSURE THAT NO
    MATERIAL RE MAINS IN THE EYES.CALL A PHYSICIAN IF NEEDED ASAP.

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

Flash Point:NONE,IF NO WATER
Lower Limits:N//A
Extinguishing Media:NO WATER,ACETYLENE GAS.USE DRY SAND OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.SCBA IN CONFINED
    AREAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ACETYLENE GAS FROM WET CALCIUM CARBIDE
    AND IN CONFINED AREA,IT WILL EXPLODE.AVOID MOISTURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CAC*2 FINES:IF MATERIAL REMAINS DRY TRANSFER
    FROM LEAKING CONTAINER TO A CLEAN,DRY CONTAINER.IF CAC*2 IS DIRTY
    OR DAMP TAKE IT OUT DOOR, SCATTER IT ON THE GROUND,THEN CAREFULLY
    COLLECT IT IN A CONTAIN ER. NO CONTACT WITH WATER.USE FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CALCIUM CARBIDE CAN BE STORED
    OUTDOORS,UNDER COVER,IN FULL,UNOPENED,WELL SEALED METAL CONTAINER
    USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. FOLLOW MFR HANDLING INSTRUCT
Other Precautions:AVOID MOISTURE.AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MESA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST FOR DUSTY OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION. APRONS. SPECIAL IMPERVIOUS
    CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS EFFECTIVE DATE,NOVEMBER 1984.PHONE# DURING NIGHTS &
    WEEKENDS(716)286-7400

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

HCC:R2
Vapor Pres:UKN
Vapor Density:UNKN
Spec Gravity:2.2
Solubility in Water:DECOM/WATER
Appearance and Odor:GREY TO BLUISH BLACK ODOR ON EXPOSURE TO AIR/GARLI
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNKN

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,COPPER GROUND STRAPS OR CABLE SHOULD NOT BE USED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE,MOISTURE MATERIALS,WATER
    AIR-BORNE DUSTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACETYLENE DURING REACTION WITH
    WATER,IT IS H. EXPLOSIVE&FLAM

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATION.

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