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What is Calcium carbide?

Calcium carbide (CAS: ). It's a lump substance commonly used SU24 Scientific research and development

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Signal Word

danger

Classification

N/A
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Hazard Statements

  • H261: In contact with water releases flammable gases.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

  • P231+P232: Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Alfa Aesar GmbH & Co.KG

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Zeppelinstr. 7b, 76185 Karlsruhe / Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 721 84007 280

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Physical State
Not available
Physical State Data
Not available
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Lump
Colour
Greyish black
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Not determined
Odor Threshold
Not determined
Ph
Not applicable
Property
Not available
Property
Not available

Product Information

  • Product Code: 14308

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Calcium carbide?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the solubility of Calcium carbide?

Contact with water releases flammable gases

What is Calcium carbide used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Calcium carbide?

This substance has 2 hazard statements: H261: In contact with water releases flammable gases. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Calcium carbide?

The melting point is 2300 ℃ and the boiling point is Not determined.