PACIFIC CARBIDE & ALLOYS -- CALCIUM CARBIDE  -- 6810-00-230-3938
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM CARBIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-230-3938
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PACIFIC CARBIDE & ALLOYS
Address:9901 HURST AVE
Box:17008
City:PORTLAND
State:OR
ZIP:97217
Country:US
CAGE:84942
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PACIFIC CARBIDE AND ALLOYS CO
Address:9901 HURST AVE
Box:17008
City:PORTLAND
State:OR
ZIP:97217
Country:US
CAGE:84942

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:75-20-7
RTECS #:EV9400000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYE:CORROSIVE, INH:INFLAMMATORY. INGEST:
    CORROSIVE,DIARRHEA,SORE THROAT, VOMITING

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
    W/SOAP AND WATER. INHALE: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Extinguishing Media:SAND,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT USE WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GIVES OFF FLAMMABLE ACETYLENE GAS WHEN
    CONTACTS WATER

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

Spill Release Procedures:PERSONAL PROTECTION USE 2B CLASS PARTICLE
    FILTER RESP.SWEEP UP SPILLED SUBSTANCE. NO CONTACT W/H*2O CAREFULLY
    COLLECT REMAINING IN A DRY CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AREA WELL VENTILATED AND DRY
Other Precautions:AVOID PUNCTURING OR DROPPING CONTAINERS

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED - IF NEEDED
Ventilation:LOCAL-AS NEEDED, GENERAL-AS NEEDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE PROTECTIVE CREAM IF NEEDED
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:R2
Spec Gravity:2.22
Solubility in Water:REACTIVE
Appearance and Odor:GRAYISH-BLACK, IRREG HARD SOLID, ACETYLENE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER AIR
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO WATER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACETYLENE, CALLING HYDROXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DIRTY OR CONTAM CAC*2 SHOULD BE SCATTERED ON THE
    GROUND IN A WELL VENTILATED, ISOLATED LOCATION. DECOMP WILL BE SLOW
    ADD H*2O WITH CAUTION. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FED STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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