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Calcium Carbide, 500 g

Item #: C0011 

Price: $34.00

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CaC2

F.W. 64.10

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Exposure to water or moisture evolves flammable acetylene gas; corrosive to eyes and skin. 500 grams of calcium carbide will yield approximately 150 liters of flammable acetylene.

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Storage:
Inorganic #5 in a Flinn Saf-Stor™ Can.
Disposal:
#25
Shelf Life:
Good if stored under dry conditions.
Soluble:
Decomposes in water.
Color:
Gray/black
Odor:
Garliclike
CAS No.:
75-20-7