Acetylene
Acetylene
CGA 510
Form: Dissolved Gas
Physical Constants of Gas
- • Chemical Name: Acetylene
- • Chemical Formula: C2H2
- • Molecular Weight: 26.04
- • Specific Gravity (Air=1) 7o°F: 0.91
- • Critical Pressure: 897.8 psia
- • Critical Temperature: 95.36°F
Shipping Data:
- • DOT Label: Flammable Gas
- • DOT Hazard Class: Flammable Gas
- • DOT Name: Acetylene, Dissolved
- • UN Number: UN1001
Safety Data
- • TLV : Simple Asphyxlant (ACGIH 1989-1990)
- • Fire Potential: 2.3%-100% Flammable Range
- • Odor: Garlic-like
- • Major Hazards: Fire
Typical Uses:
- • Extremely versatile chemical in industrial syntheses; Oxyacetylene cutting; Heat treating; Fuel for atomic absorption instruments; Raw material.
