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Calcium Carbide Safety Data Sheet
product identification
CAS NO. 75-20-7
Molecular formula CaC2
Synonym Calcium acetylide
Toxicological information Calcium carbide LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state Solid
Molecular Weight 64.1 g/mole
Melting Point 2300°C (4172°F)
Specific Gravity 2.22 (Water = 1)
Color Not available
Taste Not available
Color Not available
First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
No known effect on eye contact, rinse with water for a few minutes.
Skin Contact:
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
Serious Skin Contact: Not available.
Inhalation:
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation:
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
 
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