Acetylene

Acetylene

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IDENTIFICATION

Acetylene
Ethine
Ethyne
Narcylene

ZVG No: 13570

CAS No: 74-86-2
EC No: 200-816-9
INDEX No: 601-015-00-0

CHARACTERISATION

SUBSTANCE GROUP CODE

140120 Hydrocarbons, aliphatic, unsaturated

162000 Organic gases

STATE OF AGGREGATION

The substance is gaseous.

PROPERTIES

gas dissolved under pressure

colourless
garlic-like odour, in pure form odourless
Slight odour warning effect at low concentration.

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISATION

Extremely flammable gas. Forms explosive mixtures with air.

Moderately soluble in water.
Gas is lighter than air.
Chemically unstable.
Undiluted acetylene may decompose or detonate under standard pressure at 160 degree C or higher.
Explosive decomposition to the elements when exposed to energy (local heat, UV radiation, pressure
increase).

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For safety reasons, the acetylene is dissolved in acetone (Flam. Liq. 2, Eye Irrit. 2, STOT SE 3) or
dimethylformamide (Flam.Liq.3, Repr. 1B, Acute Tox. 4, Eye Irrit. 2) in the gas receptacle. Vapour of
the solvent is carried away as impurity when the acetylene is extracted from the gas receptacle. The
concentration of the solvent vapour in the gas is lower than the concentration limits to change the
classification of the acetylene.
The cylinder contains a porous material which in some cases contains asbestos fibres. The asbestos
fibres are encapsulated in the solid porous material and are not released under normal conditions of
use.

Substance information in Wikipedia

FORMULA

C2H2

Molar mass: 26,04 g/mol

Conversion factor (gaseous phase) at 1013 mbar and 20 °C:
1 ml/m³ = 1,08 mg/m³

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Sublimation point | Triple point | Melting point | Boiling point | Critical data | Density |
Vapour pressure | Ignition temperature | Explosion data | Solubility | Partition coefficient |
Hazardous reactions

SUBLIMATION POINT

Sublimation point: -84,03 °C

Reference: 00440

TRIPLE POINT

Temperature: -80,6 °C
Pressure: 1,282 bar
Reference: 00260

MELTING POINT

Melting point: -80,8 °C

Under pressure, see tripel point.
Reference: 99999

BOILING POINT

Boiling point at normal pressure does not exist.

Reference: 99999

CRITICAL DATA

Crit. temperature: 35,18 °C

Crit. pressure: 61,91 bar
Crit. density: 0,2308 g/cm³
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Reference: 00440

DENSITY

VAPOUR DENSITY
under standard conditions (0 °C, 1013 mbar)
Value: 1,1772 kg/m³
Reference: 00260

DENSITY
Value: 0,729 kg/dm³
Density of the solid phase at the sublimation temperature
Reference: 00336

RELATIVE VAPOUR DENSITY

Ratio of the density to dry air at the same temperature and pressure
Value: 0,899
Reference: 00440

VAPOUR DENSITY
Value: 1,0996 kg/m³
Temperature: 15 °C
at 1 bar
Reference: 00260

VAPOUR PRESSURE

Vapour pressure: 43,36 bar

Temperature: 20 °C
Reference: 00260

Vapour pressure: 55 bar

Temperature: 30 °C
Reference: 00107

IGNITION TEMPERATURE

Ignition temperature: 305 °C

Temperature class: T2
Reference: 00440

EXPLOSION DATA

Lower explosion limit:

2,3 vol.%
Upper explosion limit:
100 vol.%
Upper explosion limit 100 % by decomposition.
Max. exper. safe 0,37 mm
gap (MESG):
Explosion IIC
group:
Maximum explosion pressure:
11,1 bar
Minimum ignition energy:

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0,019 mJ
Reference: 00440

SOLUBILITY IN WATER

Concentration: 1108 ml/l

Temperature: 20 °C
Reference: 00260

PARTITION COEFFICIENT (octanol/water)

log Kow: 0,37

Recommended value of LOG KOW Databank.
Reference: 02070

HAZARDOUS REACTIONS

Thermal decomposition
Acetylene can decompose spontaneously by explosion into
its elements, even in the absence of oxygen.
Slight heating or little overpressure at room temperature
initiate explosive decomposition.
On heating explosive with fire or oxidants.

Hazardous chemical reactions

Risk of explosion in contact with:

halogens
oxidizing agents
mercury
alkali metals
oxygen
nitric acid
fire gases
calcium hypochlorite
cobalt (finely dispersed) and compounds
pressure
gold
potassium (molten)
copper and compounds
air
magnesium
brass
sodium hypochlorite
mercury nitrate
heavy metal salts
silver and salts
radiation
decanting
heat

The substance can react dangerously with:

alkali hydrides
butene
chromium trioxide
potassium hydroxide
rubidium hydride

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND FIRST AID

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Routes of exposure | Toxic effects |
First Aid

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE

Main routes of exposure

The main route of exposure for acetylene (A)is via the respiratory tract.[99983]

Respiratory tract
Intake of A into the blood takes place according to Henry’s law and is thus a purely physical process.
The solubility of A in the blood amounts to 98.8 % of the solubility of A in water.[99997]
In water at a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, 1.2 g of A per litre is dissolved.[00454]
The maximum steady state blood concentration could therefore adjust to this value.[99999]

Skin
Information on the extent of the resorbability of gaseous A via the intact skin is not available.
[99983]
With regard to the low toxicity of the substance, resorption via the skin might also be of minor
importance.[99999]

Gastrointestinal tract
Oral intake of toxicologically relevant amounts of A is technically not possible, making the question
of any resorbability superfluous.[99999]

TOXIC EFFECTS

Main toxic effects

Acute effects:
Not toxic in concentrations up to 2.5 vol.-%; higher concentrations affect the central nervous system;
suffocation effects due to lack of oxygen at extremely high concentrations; toxic effects due to
contamination are possible at much lower concentrations.[07748]
Chronic effects:
Information relevant to humans is not available.[99983]

Acute toxicity
A is not toxic in maximum concentrations that amount to its lower explosion threshold (approx. 2.5
vol.-%).[07866]
In purified form (‘narcylen’), the substance was used as anaesthetic in the first half of the 20th
century.
The odour faintly resembles ether, the taste somewhat sweet, cooling. Even high concentrations of
the gas lack any irritative effects on mucosa and skin. Some sources report that the undercooled
liquid causes frostbite on the eyes and the skin. However, other parties considered this
phenomenon impossible, since the A stored in steel bottles is dissolved in acetone or adsorbed in
acetone solution by a porous carrier.[99997]
After inhalation of the substance, toxic effects must be expected from 20 vol.-%, coordination
disorders from 30 vol.-% and loss of consciousness from 35 vol.-% within five minutes. Even higher
concentrations should not involve any permanent health damage, since a gas mixture consisting of
60 vol.-% A and 40 vol.-% oxygen was used for anaesthesia. Termination of the exposure led to rapid
awakening. After-effects were mostly absent or only lasted for a short period (nausea, vomiting,
headache). Rarely were respiration and circulation seriously affected.[07866]
However, the anaesthesia phase often involved an increase of the blood pressure (through
stimulation of the vasomotoric centre), and a redistribution of the blood from the gastrointestinal
tract into the peripheral vessels could be observed. Extremely high concentrations (presumably only
relevant in closed rooms) can cause suffocation due to a lack of oxygen.[07934]
The contaminations contained in technical A (hydrogen phosphide and arsine in amounts of approx.
95 or 3 ppm as well as hydrogen sulphide, hydrogen selenide, ammonia, carbon monoxide and
other substances) produce not only the unpleasant garlic-like carbide odour but also a substantial
increase in toxicity.[99997]
Dissection revealed lung damage in some fatalities that were mainly ascribed to the exposure to
these contaminations. It was therefore recommended not to relate the threshold value of A for work
areas to the acetylene itself, but to its usual phosphine content (approx. 95 ppm), and to convert the
threshold value of the phosphine to the corresponding A concentration, although the A itself is far
removed from the toxic effect threshold in this concentration range.[07748]

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Chronic toxicity
In addition, reliant information on the effects of repeated exposure to A is not available from animal
experiments.[99983]
On the other hand, there is no indication that chronic exposure to tolerable concentrations (that
doubtlessly occurred in the past with regard to the broad spectrum of application) resulted in any
cases of health damage.[00454]
In an older experiment after a total of 93 hours of exposure rodents exposed for one to two hours per
day to oxygen containing 25, 50 or 80 vol-% of A showed neither any changes in their organ weights
nor cellular damage (detailed information is not available).[07866]

Reproductive toxicity, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity

Reproductive toxicity:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Carcinogenicity:
No information available.[99983]

Biotransformation and excretion

No detailed information available.[99983]
Previous studies only report that resorbed A can bond very loosely to haemoglobin, which then
adopts the colour of the ‘reduced blood’.
The finding that the substance is rapidly exhaled despite the high concentrations that dissolve in the
blood corresponds to the minor development of after-effects after narcosis with A.[07836]

Annotation
This occupational health information was compiled on 01.11.2000.
It will be updated if necessary.
This information was translated from German into English by Übersetzungsbüro Branco.

FIRST AID

Eyes
After contact with higher gas concentrations or solutions:
Rinse the affected eye with widely spread lids for 10 minutes under running water whilst protecting
the unimpaired eye.
Arrange medical treatment.
[00330]

Skin
Thoroughly clean fumigated skin areas with soap and water.
[00330]

Respiratory tract
Whilst protecting yourself remove the casualty from the hazardous area and take him to the fresh air.
Lay the casualty down in a quiet place and protect him against hypothermia.
In the case of breathing difficulties have the casualty inhale oxygen.
If the casualty has stopped breathing give mouth to nose resuscitation. If this is not possible use
mouth to mouth resuscitation. Keep his respiratory tract clear.
Arrange medical treatment.
[05118]

Swallowing
Oral intake of toxicologically relevant amounts of the gaseous substance is technically impossible.
[99999]

Information for physicians

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The pure substance is not toxic when inhaled in maximum gas concentrations that amount to its
lower explosion threshold (approx. 2.5 vol.-%). Higher concentrations can cause ‘slight toxicities’
(from 10 vol-%), unsteady gait, hypertension (from 20 vol-%), general incoordination, anaesthesia
(from 30 vol-%, within five to seven minutes) within minutes up to a few hours. Even higher
concentrations (70 - 80 vol.-%) – in pure oxygen – cause profuse salivation and narcotisation within
one minute or – in air - asphyxia. Irritative effects on the skin and the mucous membranes are non-
existent;
Contaminations contained in technical acetylene cause a considerable increase of the toxicity that is
mainly expressed in the form of lung damage.[07748]

- First medical assistance:

Unconsciousness requires monitoring of the respiratory functions, if necessary intubation and
artificial ventilation.
Analeptics are contraindicated. Monitor cardiovascular functions.
Further treatment depends on the symptoms.[05118]
Inhalation of contaminated (technical) acetylene requires lung oedema prophylaxis (at least topical
application of a glucocorticoid spray) due to the expected phosphine toxicity.[07638]

Recommendations
Provide the physician information about the substance/product and treatment already
administered.
The older literature describes acidosis as a side effect after narcosis induced by acetylene.[07836]
Therefore, the electrolyte status and the acid-base balance should be monitored and, if required,
corrected in addition to the imperatively required blood gas analysis – especially in cases that
indicate the necessity of a lung oedema prophylaxis or therapy.[99999]

Annotation
This first aid information was compiled on 01.11.2000.
It will be updated if necessary.
This information was translated from German into English by Übersetzungsbüro Branco.

SAFE HANDLING

Handling | Storage | Fire and explosion protection | Organisational measures | Personal protection |
Disposal considerations | Accidental release measures | Fire fighting measures | Further Information

TECHNICAL MEASURES - HANDLING

Workplace
Provision of very good ventilation in the working area.
Install a ceiling exhaust.
Provide devices for detecting and reporting gas hazards (gas detectors with alarm triggering).

Equipment
Handle gas in a closed system.
Provide safety valves in gas installations.
Purge system with dry inert gas (e.g. helium or nitrogen) before gas is introduced and when system
is placed out of service.
Check the entire gas system for leaks before use and regularly thereafter!
Avoid gas leakage to the atmosphere.
If release of the substance cannot be prevented, then it should be suctioned off at the point of exit.
Consider emission limit values, a purification of waste gases if necessary.
Use torch if necessary.
Label containers and pipelines clearly.
There should be a shutoff for the lines at a safe distance.
Gas must be able to escape upwards in case of a leak.

Suitable materials:
All common materials are suitable for cylinders and valves, with the exception of:
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Copper
Copper alloys with Cu >= 65 %
Brass
silver,
heavy metals
Risk of formation of explosive acetylides with certain metals.

Suitable for seals or as nonmetallic materials are:

Polychloro trifluoro ethylene PCTFE
Polytetrafluoro ethylene PTFE (Teflon)
Polyvinylidene fluoride PVDF
Polyethylene PE
Polypropylene PP
Polyoxomethylene POM
Polyether ether ketone PEEK
Polypropylene sulfide PPS
Polyvinyl chloride
Butyl rubber IIR
Ethylene/Propylene-Diene-Terpolymers EPDM
Fluoro vinyl methyl siloxane rubber FVQM
Molybdenum disulfide lubricant (MoS2)

Advice on safer handling

Do not store cylinders at the working area.
Protect gas cylinders from mechanical damage; do not pull, roll, push or drop.
Always use a gas cylinder trolley or other suitable equipment to transport gas cylinders.
Transport in elevators together with persons is prohibited.
Tightly screw on the protective caps and blind nuts when transporting.
Do not lift the gas cylinder by the valve protection cap or the valve protection ring.

When changing bottles, always inspect the leak-proof closure of the filled and empty bottles.
Prevent cylinders from falling over.
Do not remove the valve protection cap until the bottle has been placed against a wall or laboratory
bench or on a bottle stand and is ready for use.
Open valves slowly to avoid pressure surges, do not force open.
Close valves after each use and after draining.
Replace the caps or nuts and valve protection cap as soon as the container is separated from the
system.
Do not allow backfeed of gas into the container.
Avoid backflow of water or other liquids into the gas container.
Purge air from equipment before introducing the gas.
Never transfer gas from one container to another!
Never use flames or electric heaters to increase pressure in the container!

Cleaning and maintenance

Regular inspection of leak test required!
Check hoses at least every half-year.
Keep valve connections of the container clean and free of impurities, especially free of oil and water.
Never attempt to repair valves or safety pressure relief devices on the tank. Damage to these devices
must be reported immediately to the supplier.
Consider work permit procedures e.g. for maintenance work.

TECHNICAL MEASURES - STORAGE

Storage

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Keep container tightly closed.
Store container below 50 °C in a well-ventilated place.
Danger of explosion if acetylen cylinders are exposed to heat.
Store containers upright and protect against falling over.
A valve protection cage should be provided or the valve protection cap should be fitted.
Check stored cylinders regularly for leaks and correct storage conditions.
Segregate from oxidant gases and other oxidants.
Keep away from combustible materials.
The containers should be stored in a place without fire hazard and away from heat and ignition
sources.
Protect from exposure to sunlight.
Do not store the containers under conditions that accelerate corrosion.
All electrical equipment in the storage areas should be compatible with the risk of a potentially
explosive atmosphere.
Do not store in escape routes, work rooms, or in direct proximity to them.
Filling and decanting in storage rooms is prohibited.

Conditions of collocated storage

Storage class 2 A (Gases)
Only substances of the same storage class should be stored together.
Collocated storage with the following substances is prohibited:
- Pharmaceuticals, foods, and animal feeds including additives.
- Infectious, radioactive und explosive materials.
- Flammable liquids of storage class 3.
- Other explosive substances of storage class 4.1A.
- Flammable solid substances or desensitized substances of storage class 4.1B.
- Pyrophoric substances.
- Substances liberating flammable gases in contact with water.
- Strongly oxidizing substances of storage class 5.1A.
- Oxidizing substances of storage class 5.1B.
- Organic peroxides and self reactive substances.
- Combustible and non combustible acutely toxic substances of stora-ge classes 6.1A and 6.1B.
- Combustible toxic or chronically acting substances of storage class 6.1C.
- Noncombustible toxic or chronically acting substances of storage class 6.1D.
- Combustible liquids of storage class 10.
Under certain conditions the collocated storage with the following sub-stances is permitted (For
more details see TRGS 510):
- Aerosols (spray bottles).
- Ammonium nitrate and preparations containing ammonium nitrate.
- Combustible corrosive substances of storage class 8A.
- Combustible solids of storage class 11.
Observe special regulations for the combined storage of different gases according toTRGS 510.

TECHNICAL MEASURES - FIRE AND EXPLOSION PROTECTION

Technical, constructive measures

Substance is combustible.
Fire fighting equipment must be available.
The possibility of the formation of a hazardous explosive atmosphere must be evaluated in the risk
assessment. Depending on the result of the risk assessment, measures in accordance with TRGS
722 (prevention of formation), TRGS 723 (prevention of ignition) and TRGS 724 (constructive
explosion protection) may be required.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Earth all parts which can be electrically charged.
Protect from any warming; if necessary provide cooling by water sprinkling.

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Precaution on handling
The gas-air mixture is explosive.
Area with explosion risk.
Keep at a distance from sources of ignition (e.g. electrical devices, open flames, heat sources,
sparks).
Observe the smoking prohibition!
Absolutely no welding in the working area.
Only work with vessels and lines after these have been thoroughly rinsed and inerting.
Before introducing gas, purge equipment with inert gas to remove air.
Displace contents with inert gas before cleaning and repair.
Work done with fire or open flame should only be carried out with written permission if the risk of fire
or explosion cannot be completely eliminated.
Do not use any tools that cause sparks.
It must be avoided that gases or vapours can escape into other rooms where sources of ignition are
present.
Explosive reignition may occur.

ORGANISATIONAL MEASURES

Compressed gases may only be handled by experienced and appropriately instructed persons.
Instruction on hazards and protective measures based on the operating instructions (TRGS 555) with
signature required.
Instruction must be provided before employment and then at a minimum of once per annum
thereafter.
Instruction should include a hint regarding the danger of suffocation.
An escape and rescue plan must be prepared when the location, scale, and use of the work-site so
demand.
Observe the restrictions on juvenile employment as defined in the "Jugendarbeitsschutzgesetz".
Only employees are permitted to enter the work areas. Signposting to this effect must be displayed.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

Body protection
Wear flameproof, antistatic protective clothing.
Use protective boots while handling gas cylinders.

Respiratory protection
In an emergency (e.g.: unintentional release of the substance) respiratory protection must be worn.
Consider the maximum period for wear.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Do not use filter respirator.

Eye protection
Wear safety goggles with side protection.

Hand protection
Work gloves must be worn when handling compressed gas cylinders.

Occupational hygiene
Do not smoke when handling the gas or pressure vessels.
Avoid inhalation of gas.
Change contaminated clothing immediately and air the clothing far from ignition sources.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Hazardous waste according to Waste Catalogue Ordinance (AVV).

Compressed gas cylinders can normally be returned to the supplier. Pressurised cans are non-
returnable and must be disposed of.
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Do not empty pressure vessels to the point of pressure compensation. Mark empty vessels to avoid
confusion with full ones.
Dispose of cylinder via gas supplier only. Cylinder contains a porous material which in some cases
contains asbestos fibres and is saturated with a solvent (acetone or dimethylformamide).

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Shut off all sources of ignition.

Provide adequate ventilation.
Evacuate area. Warn affected surroundings.
To eliminate the hazardous condition, the hazardous area may only be entered with a self-contained
breathing apparatus unless the harmlessness of the atmosphere is proven.
Attempt to stop the gas from escaping. Otherwise place leaky bottles under a suctioning device or
put them outdoors.
Slowly release contents into the atmosphere or burn them if it can be done without risk and without
exposing the cylinder to heat.
Monitor the concentration of the released gas.
Consider the risk of potentially explosive atmospheres.
If gas is released outside, stay on the side facing the wind.

Endangerment of watert:
No hazards to sources of water are to be feared if released into water, drainage, sewer, or the
ground.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Classes of fires
C gaseous, also compressed
substances

Suitable extinguishing media

Water (spray - not splash)
Dry extinguishing powder

Unsuitable extinguishing media

Carbon dioxide

Instructions
In the case of fire advise fire fighters on the presence of gas cylinders.
Cool endangered pressure vessels with water spray from a protected position.
If possible, take container out of dangerous zone.
Heating causes a rise in pressure, risk of bursting and
explosion.

Shut off sources of ignition.

Only put out fire if the gas flow can be interrupted.
Risk of explosion from gas accumulation and backfire.
Fight the fire from safe cover.
Danger of acetylen decomposition.
Exploding cylinders can fly very far and have high penetrating power.
Isolate Hazard area.
Use only explosion proved equipment.

Special protective equipment

In the case of a fire hazardous substances can be released.
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Special requirements according to TRGS 407:

1. Only cylinders and cylinder bundles may be used They must be filled with a porous material
approved in accordance with the dangerous goods regulations.
2. Except for cylinders for solvent-free acetylene (UN No. 3374), cylinders shall contain the quantity
of solvent permitted by the dangerous goods regulations.
3. The maximum acetylene content shall not exceed the acetylene content permitted by the
dangerous goods regulations

REGULATIONS

GHS Classification/Labelling | Colour coding of gas cylinders | Workplace labelling |

Water hazard class | Air quality control | Transport Regulations | SevesoIII | Restriction of use |
Technical rules | Regulations of accident insurers

EUROPEAN GHS CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING

Classification
Flammable gases, Category 1; H220
Chemically unstable gas, Category A; H230
Gases under pressure, dissolved gas; H280

Signal Word "Danger"

Hazard Statement - H-phrases

H220: Extremely flammable gas.
H230: May react explosively even in the absence of air.
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Precautionary Statement - P-phrases

P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No
smoking.
P377: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
P381: In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
P403: Store in a well-ventilated place.

Manufacturer's specification by Air Liquide

Reference: 01401
State: 2018
Checked: 2020

The substance is listed in appendix VI, table 3 of CLP regulation.

The given classification can deviate from the listed classification, since this classification is to be
complemented concerning missing or divergent danger classes and categories for the respective
substance.

Reference: 99999

COLOUR CODING OF GAS CYLINDERS

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Shoulder colour: Chestnut

brown
(Acetylene)

WORKPLACE LABELLING ACCORDING TO GERMAN ASR A1.3

Prohibition label
No open flame; fire, open ignition sources and smoking
prohibited

No admittance for unauthorized

persons

Warning label
Caution - gas
cylinder

Caution - explosive
atmosphere

Precept label
Use safety goggles

Wear safety
shoes

Wear safety
gloves

GERMAN WATER HAZARD CLASS

Substance No: 1182

non-hazardous to waters

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Classification according to the announcement of the list of substances hazardous to water in the
Federal Register of 10.08.2017, last update 05.08.2022

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS ON AIR QUALITY CONTROL (TA LUFT)

Chapter 5.2.5 Organic Substances.

The following values, specified as overall carbon, are in all not allowed to be exceeded in exhaust
gas:
Mass flow: 0,50 kg/hr
or
Mass conc.: 50 mg/m³
At old units with an annual mass flow till 1,5 Mg/a, specified as total carbon, the emissions in
exhaust gas are not allowed to exceed 1,5 kg/h.

TRANSPORT REGULATIONS

UN Number: 1001
Shipping name: Acetylene,
dissolved
Hazard Identification Number: 239
Class: 2.1 (Flammable Gases)
Packing Group: -
Danger Label: 2.1

Classification code: 4F

Tunnel restrictions:
Transports in tanks: passage forbidden through tunnels of category B, C, D and E.
Other transports: passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E.

Reference: 07902

UN Number: 3374
Shipping name: Acetylene, solvent free
Hazard Identification Number: 239
(RID)
Class: 2.1 (Flammable Gases)
Packing Group: -
Danger Label: 2.1

Classification code: 2F

Tunnel restrictions:
Transports in tanks: passage forbidden through tunnels of category B, C, D and E.
Other transports: passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E.

Reference: 07902

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DIRECTIVE 2012/18/EU (Seveso III)

The substance is subject to the hazard categories of the Hazardous Incident Ordinance:

P2 Flammable gases, Category 1 or 2

The substance is mentioned by name in Annex 1:

19: Acetylene

Quantity thresholds for determination of operation scopes:

Annex I Part 2 Number: 19

Acetylene
The quantity thresholds specified in Annex 1, Part 2 are to be used:
Qualifying quantity for the application of
Lower-tier requirements: 5t
Upper-tier requirements: 50 t

RESTRICTIONS OF USE / BANS OF USE

REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII

Annex XVII, Point 40
Shall not be used, as substance or as mixtures in aerosol dispensers
where these aerosol dispensers are intended for supply to the general
public for entertainment and decorative purposes such as the following:
— metallic glitter intended mainly for decoration,
— artificial snow and frost,
— “whoopee” cushions,
— silly string aerosols,
— imitation excrement,
— horns for parties,
— decorative flakes and foams,
— artificial cobwebs,
— stink bombs.
Further information on prohibitions and exceptions can be taken from the regulation.

Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, consolidated version (BAUA) (only in German)

TECHNICAL RULES FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

TRGS 201
Einstufung und Kennzeichnung bei Tätigkeiten mit Gefahrstoffen; Ausgabe Februar 2017, zuletzt
geändert und ergänzt April 2018

TRGS 400
Gefährdungsbeurteilung für Tätigkeiten mit Gefahrstoffen; Ausgabe Juli 2017

TRGS 555
Betriebsanweisung und Information der Beschäftigten; Ausgabe Februar 2017

TRGS 600
Substitution; Ausgabe Juli 2020

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TRGS 407
Tätigkeiten mit Gasen - Gefährdungsbeurteilung; Ausgabe Februar 2016, geändert und ergänzt
Oktober 2016

TRGS 745/TRBS 3145

Ortsbewegliche Druckgasbehälter - Füllen, Bereithalten, innerbetriebliche Beförderung, Entleeren;
Ausgabe Februar 2016

TRGS 746/TRBS 3146

Ortsfeste Druckanlagen für Gase; Ausgabe September 2016

TRGS 510
Lagerung von Gefahrstoffen in ortsbeweglichen Behältern; Ausgabe Dezember 2020

TRGS 500
Schutzmaßnahmen; Ausgabe September 2019

TRGS 800
Brandschutzmaßnahmen; Ausgabe Dezember 2010

TRGS 720
Gefährliche explosionsfähige Gemische - Allgemeines; Ausgabe Juli 2020, zuletzt berichtigt März
2021

TRGS 721
Gefährliche explosionsfähige Gemische - Beurteilung der Explosionsgefährdung; Ausgabe Oktober
2020, zuletzt berichtigt Dezember 2020

TRGS 722
Vermeidung oder Einschränkung gefährlicher explosionsfähiger Atmosphäre, Ausgabe Februar 2021

TRGS 723
Gefährliche explosionsfähige Gemische - Vermeidung der Entzündung gefährlicher
explosionsfähiger Gemische; Ausgabe Juli 2019, zuletzt geändert Oktober 2020

TRGS 724
Gefährliche explosionsfähige Gemische - Maßnahmen des konstruktiven Explosionsschutzes,
welche die Auswirkung einer Explosion auf ein unbedenkliches Maß beschränken, Ausgabe Juli
2019

REGULATIONS OF GERMAN ACCIDENT INSURERS

DGUV Regel 112-190

Benutzung von Atemschutzgeräten, Ausgabe November 2021
(in German only)

LINKS

International Limit Values

Safety instructions for drivers of acetylene cylinders and bundles (in german only)
Code of practice für acetylen
Publications of the IGV (Industriegaseverband e.V.) (in german only)
Code of Practice - Acetylene (IGC Doc 123/13)
DGUV Information 213-098: List of substances - lesson in schools (in German only)

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Quelle: 06002
L. Roth, U. Weller
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"Dangerous chemical reactions" loose-leaf collection with supplement deliveries
ecomed-Verlag

Quelle: 06505
Gasflaschen – Verträglichkeit von Werkstoffen für Gasflaschen und Ventile mit den in Berührung
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11114-1:2020

Quelle: 06506
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Quelle: 07727
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Quelle: 07748
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Quelle: 07836
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Quelle: 07866
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Quelle: 07934
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Quelle: 99983
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List of standard references regarding occupational health and toxikology (2)

Quelle: 99997
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Project related bibliographical references regarding occupational health and toxikology (1)

Quelle: 99999
Angabe des Bearbeiters
Indication of the editor

Identification | Characterisation | Formula | Physical and chemical properties |

Occupational health and first aid | Safe handling | Regulations | Links | Literature register
This material data sheet was carefully compiled. However no liability can be assumed for the data
content, whatever the legal cause may be.

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