=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:CALCIUM CARBIDE
NIIN:00-815-4727
MSDS Number: BFQPL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:PACIFIC CARBIDE & ALLOYS COMPANY
Address:9901 HURST AVE
Box:17008
City:PORTLAND
State:OR
ZIP:97217
Country:US
CAGE:84942
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company: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  =============

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:INERT

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP &
    WATER.INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR

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

Extinguishing Media:SAND,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT USE WATER

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

Spill Release Procedures:SPILLED CONTENTS SHOULD BE TRANSFERRED TO
    ANOTHER CONTAINER BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER CONTAINER AS SOON AS
    DISCOVERED.

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

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

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

Ventilation:LOCAL-AS NEEDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE PROTECTIVE CREAM
Supplemental Safety and Health
REACTS WITH WATER GENERATING ACETYLENE GAS

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

HCC:R2
Spec Gravity:2.22
Solubility in Water:SEE SUP DAT
Appearance and Odor:ROCK-LIKE SOLID,IRREGULAR SURFACE,ACETYLENE ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACETYLENE GAS IS GENERATED WHEN
    EXPOSED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DIRTY OR CONTAMINATED CALCIUM CARBIDE SHOULD BE
    SCATTERED ON THE GROUND IN WELL VENTILATED,ISOLATED
    LOCATION.DECOMPOSING WILL BE SLOW

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