Acetylene (dissolved)

• The product must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures.

• Only experienced and properly instructed persons should handle gases under pressure.

• Consider pressure relief device(s) in gas installations.

• Ensure the complete gas system was (or is regularily) checked for leaks before use.

• Do not smoke while handling product.

• Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature.

• Contact your gas supplier if in doubt.

• Avoid suck back of water, acid and alkalis.

• Assess the risk of potentially explosive atmospheres and the need for explosion-proof equipment.

• Purge air from system before introducing gas.

• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

• Keep away from ignition sources (including static discharges).

• Consider the use of only non-sparking tools.

• Avoid contact with pure copper, mercury, silver and brass with greater than 65% copper.

• Do not use alloys containing more than 43% silver.

• Operating pressure in piping should be limited to 1.

• 5 bar (gauge) or less due to more stringent national regulations (with maximum diameter DN25).

• Consider the use of flash back arrestors.

• Solvent may accumulate in piping systems.

• For maintenance activities use appropriate resistant gloves, assess the necessity to use a respiratory filter device (specify gloves and filters for DMF or acetone use) and wear safety goggles.

• Avoid breathing the vapour of the solvent.

• Provide adequate ventilation.

• For further information on safe use refer to EIGA code of practice acetylene (EIGA Doc 123).

• Do not breathe gas.

• Avoid release of product into atmosphere.

• Refer to supplier's container handling instructions.

• Do not allow backfeed into the container.

• Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide or drop.

• When moving cylinders, even for short distances, use a cart (trolley, hand truck, etc.

• ) designed to transport cylinders.

• Leave valve protection caps in place until the container has been secured against either a wall or bench or placed in a container stand and is ready for use.

• If user experiences any difficulty operating cylinder valve discontinue use and contact supplier.

• Never attempt to repair or modify container valves or safety relief devices.

• Damaged valves should be reported immediately to the supplier.

• Keep container valve outlets clean and free from contaminants particularly oil and water.

• Replace valve outlet caps or plugs and container caps where supplied as soon as container is disconnected from equipment.

• Close container valve after each use and when empty, even if still connected to equipment.

• Never attempt to transfer gases from one cylinder/container to another.

• Never use direct flame or electrical heating devices to raise the pressure of a container.

• Do not remove or deface labels provided by the supplier for the identification of the cylinder contents.

• Observe all regulations and local requirements regarding storage of containers.

• Containers should not be stored in conditions likely to encourage corrosion.

• Container valve guards or caps should be in place.

• Containers should be stored in the vertical position and properly secured to prevent them from falling over.

• Stored containers should be periodically checked for general condition and leakage.

• Keep container below 50°C in a well ventilated place.

• Store containers in location free from fire risk and away from sources of heat and ignition.

• Keep away from combustible materials.

• Segregate from oxidant gases and other oxidants in store.

• All electrical equipment in the storage areas should be compatible with the risk of a potentially explosive atmosphere.