Calcium carbide, 72-82%

Description

CAS: 75-20-7 | C₂Ca | 64.1 g/mol

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-20-7
• Molecular Formula: C₂Ca
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 64.1
• MDL Number: MFCD00010905
• Synonym: calcium carbide, 3-phenoxypropylene di acetate, glycerol phenyl ether diacetate, 3-phenoxy-1,2-propanediol diacetate, phenylglyceryl ether diacetate, 1-phenyl ether-2,3-diacetate glycerol, 1,2-propanediol, 3-phenoxy-, diacetate, 1-acetyloxy-3-phenoxypropan-2-yl acetate, quartz crystal, 3-phenoxypropane-1,2-diyl diacetate

• Boiling Point: 2300.0°C
• Melting Point: 2160.0°C
• Color: Gray
• Physical Form: Lump
• Quantity: 250 g
• Assay Percent Range: 12 to 23% (CaO) (Complexometry)
• Linear Formula: CaC₂
• Merck Index: 15, 1658
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: hydrolyses
• Formula Weight: 64.1
• Percent Purity: 72 to 82%
• Identification: Positive
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium carbide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Keep away from any possible contact with water,because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protecti
EINECSNumber	200-848-3

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only