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Calcium carbide (75-20-7)

Identification
Name:Calcium carbide
Synonyms:Calciumcarbidemetallurggradegreylumpsmm; calcium acetylide; Quartz crystal
CAS:75-20-7
EINECS: 200-848-3
Molecular Formula: CaC2
Molecular Weight: 64.1
InChI: InChI=1/C2.Ca/c1-2;/q-2;+2
Molecular Structure: (CaC2) Calciumcarbidemetallurggradegreylumpsmm; calcium acetylide; Quartz crystal
Properties
Transport:UN 1402
Density:2.22
Stability:Stability Reacts violently with water liberating highly flammable gas (acetylene). Do not use water if this material is involved in a fire. Incompatible with moisture, water, strong oxidizing agents, alcohols, hydrogen chloride, magnesium.
Water Solubility:hydrolyses
Solubility:hydrolysis in water
Appearance:GRAY CRYSTALS OR BLACK LUMPS
Report:

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Packinggroup: II
Storage Temperature: water-free area
Sensitive: Moisture Sensitive
Safety Data
Hazard Symbols F:Flammable