Their determined but unsuccessful attempts to produce aluminum in an electric furnace led instead to two discoveries a way to make calcium carbide and a method to produce acetylene. Firefighting measures promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. Inventor thomas willson developed a process for producing calcium carbide in 1892 and founded the ottawa carbide company. In the course of interstate commerce, union carbide. Union carbide corporation material safety data sheet product name. Linde gas north america llc linde merchant production inc. Acetylene cylinders are filled with porous material that carries the acetone.
Union carbide, the nations leading producer of industrial gases, sells industrial gases and welding products through its linde division. Find all general air sds sheets in an easy to download form. Acetylene, material safety data sheet, revision date 01sep2010, page 2. Vapour of the solvent is carried away as impurity when the acetylene is extracted from the gas container. An example of such an explosion occurred at a union carbide. Acetylene is the only fuel gas recommended for underground working conditions because it is lighter than air.
Mat00280 ii section 12 ecological information component analysis aquatic toxicity i no loll ecotoxicity data are. Union carbide corporation is an american chemical corporation wholly owned since february 6, 2001 by dow chemical company. The following are some guidelines that should be adopted while handling calcium carbide during acetylene generation. Osha considers that, at excessive levels, ethylene oxide may present reproductive, mutagenic, genotoxic, neurologic and sensitization hazards. Vinylacetylene is extremely dangerous because in high enough concentrations typically 30 mole percent, but pressure dependent it can autodetonate explode without air being present especially at elevated pressures, such as those seen in chemical plants processing c4 hydrocarbons. Acetylene gas lamps were used to illuminate buildings, as lighthouse beacons, and as headlights on motorcars and bicycles. No eye irritation dimethylformamide irritating ethane no eye irritation contact with liquid or refrigerated gas can cause cold burns and frostbite. Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this. Acetylene, dissolved 74862 yes yes yes yes yes not regulated under california proposition 65 component analysis inventory component cas us ca eu au ph jp kr cn nz acetylene. Product name acetylene cas number 74862 product code msds no. A oates and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Carbide lamps, or acetylene gas lamps, are simple lamps that produce and burn acetylene c 2 h 2 which is created by the reaction of calcium carbide cac 2 with water h 2 o acetylene gas lamps were used to illuminate buildings, as lighthouse beacons, and as headlights on motorcars and bicycles. Acetylene, dissolved 74862 yes yes yes yes yes not regulated under california proposition 65 component analysis inventory component cas us ca eu au ph jp kr cn nz acetylene, dissolved 74862 yes dsl ein yes yes yes yes yes yes. Ve cenhsis 18901910 wilso11 al11111in11m co111po11 spn1 plant i locomb rock and cl carbide fmnchise. Vapour of the solvent is carried away as impurity when the acetylene is extracted from the gas receptacle. Calcium carbide for acetylene production rexarc blog. We convert ethylene to polyethylene or react it with oxygen to produce ethylene oxide, the precursor to many of the products we sell. Union carbide requests theusers ofthis product tostudy this material safety datasheet msds and become aware ofproduct. Contact with oxidizers andor strong acids will release flammable. Safety data sheet ghs product identifier other means of identification. Acetylene may decompose explosively at elevated temperatures and pressures. Although acetylene production in japan, china, and eastern europe is still based on the calcium carbide process, the large producers in the united states, western europe, and russia now rely principally on. Polyethylene production technologies byproducts lpg or c4s ethylene natural gas ethylene partial oxidation acetylene butadiene butane condensate ethane propane methane propylene polymerization polyethylene steam cracking propylene butadiene. Commercialization of calcium carbide and acetylene. Acetylene cylinders are heavier than other cylinders because they are packed with a porous filler material and acetone.
Safety data sheet search union carbide search results. Product safety assessment ucon 50hb lubricants high. Acetylene acetylene c,h, synonyms chemical family molecular weight acetylen, ethine, ethyne, narcylene alkyne. Please ensure that this msds is received by the appropriate person. Acetylene generation, iron and steel desulfurization, and steelmaking slag treatments. Cylinders should be stored upright, with valve protection cap in place, and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over.
Oxygen, co2, argon, nitrogen, butane, propane, helium, hydrogen, and more. Acetylene, dissolved gas safety data sheet sds p4559 praxair. Acetylene is shipped in a cylinder packed with a porous mass material, and a liquid solvent, commonly acetone. Provide adequate fire protection during emergency response situations. The results of the impact stability test show that the acetylene cylinder possesses a good impact stability and that even in case of a transport accident a progressive acetylene decomposition is. Avoid all possible sources of ignition spark or flame. Do not allow storage area temperature to exceed 50c. For safety reasons, the acetylene is dissolved in acetone flam. Union carbide produces chemicals and polymers that undergo one or more further conversions by customers before reaching consumers. Meanwhile, the experimental work to make aluminum continued. Eventual ly, in 1956, air reduction company became better known by the acronym airco. Acetylene is an asphyxiant and presents a significant health hazard by displacing the oxygen in the atmosphere.
Carbide lamps, or acetylene gas lamps, are simple lamps that produce and burn acetylene c 2 h 2 which is created by the reaction of calcium carbide cac 2 with water h 2 o. A history of union carbide corporation table of contents forfword clapter o. Safety guidelines for handling calcium carbide during acetylene generation. In cutting, oxy acetylene gives the fastest preheating and piercing times of any fuel gas combination. When the valve of a charged acetylene cylinder is opened, the acetylene comes out of solution and passes out in the gaseous form. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. Acetylene is a highly flammable colourless gas of distinct odour. Products union carbide both produces and purchases ethylene, a basic buildingblock chemical, from components of crude oil and natural gas. At room temperature, exposure to vapor is unlikely due to low volatility i. Ensure the complete gas system has been checked for leaks before use. Union carbide is one of the major sellers of those six gases to distributors.
Material safety data sheet deep south chemical, inc. Narcylen material safety data sheet commercial names. For safety reasons, the acetylene is dissolved in acetone cas no. Carbon dioxide safety data sheet p4574 this sds conforms to u. The oxy acetylene handbook, third edition ed, union carbide on.
Acetylene gas, as a reducing agent, and in steel manufacturing and metal cutting. Acetylene, dissolved gas safety data sheet sds p4559. Acetylene cylinders are filled with a porous material containg acetone into. By the spring of 1893, however, it was obvious that willsons process was a failure. Acetylene is dissolved in the acetone solution and dispersed throughout the porous medium. During 1972, union carbide had the largest volume of domestic sales of acetylene, argon, helium, nitrogen and oxygen to. La1233 union carbide urges each customer or recipient of this msds. A oates and a great selection of related books, art and. It is also the only fuel gas, for instance, which can be used to weld steel.
Chemical product and company identification msds no. Material safety data sheet complete welders supply. Union carbide requests theusers ofthis product tostudy this material safety datasheet msds. Vapour of the solvent is carried away as impurity when the acetylene. The hottest and most efficient of all fuel gases, acetylene c 2 h 2 provides high levels of productivity thanks to good localised heating with a minimum of thermal waste. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Commercialization of calcium carbide and acetylene landmark. High temperature operations such as oxy acetylene cutting, electric arc. Acetylene is extremely flammable and slightly lighter than air. During that period, acety lene from calcium carbide was pro duced at both plants to serve the chemical industry, while the manu facturing of calcium carbide. The maximum permissible size and weight of the carbide for a single charge should be matched with the equipment manufacturers specification. Union carbide company grew from work begun in 1891 by major james morehead and canadian inventor thomas willson.
Vapor of the solvent is carried away as impurity when the acetylene is. Union carbide argon search results safety data sheet. Lillwu silicide, manesium boride, rubidium acetylene carbide. Acetylene keep container in a cool, wellventilated area. December 17, 2015 the dow chemical company page 4 of 6 inhalation the higher molecular weight ucon 50hb lubricants are harmful if inhaled. Although there were no uses for either calcium carbide or acetylene at the time, willson filed for a patent on this process on august 9, 1892. Product and company identification product identity. There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous. He sold the american patent for the process to a firm which later became the union carbide company he built a mill on victoria island between 1899 and 1900 to produce acetylene gas a product of calcium carbide. The oxyacetylene handbook, third edition ed, union carbide on. Vapor of the solvent is carried away as impurity when the acetylene is extracted from the gas container. Mat00280 ii section 12 ecological information component analysis aquatic toxicity i no loll ecotoxicity data are available for this products components. Union carbide chemicals and plastics co inc index date.
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