Acetylene

Safty Data Sheet

• Synthesis gas, the acetylene (C2H2) is generally produced from the reaction of the calcium carbide with the water.
• In 19th century, we burned it in "acetylene torches" for the lighting of houses and tunnels in mines.
• Hydrocarbon gaseous, it is colorless, has a pronounced smell of garlic and is unstable.
• Extremely light gas (density of 0.14) and fowl, it is colorless, odorless, incombustible and completely inert.
• Highly combustible, the acetylene produces a very warm flame (more of 3,000°C or 5,400°F) in the presence of oxygen.
• It is mainly used for welding and cutting applications, and for lubrication of glass' molds.