Specialty Gases
Acetylene Gas Supplier for New England
Acetylene Gas
A colorful, highly-flammable gas
Learn more about Acetylene gas, a colorful, highly-flammable gas supplied by Middlesex Gases to commercial customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut and throughout New England.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Chemical Symbol | C2H2 |
| Molecular Weight | 26.04 |
| Specific Volume | 14.7 ft3/lb (0.91 m3/kg) |
| CAS Registry Number | 74-86-2 |
SHIPPING INFORMATION
| DOT Proper Name | Acetylene, dissolved |
| Hazard Class | 2.1 |
| ID Number | UN1001 |
| Labels | Flammable Gas |
CYLINDER SIZES AVAILABLE
| Std. Cylinder Sizes* | Contents | Cylinder Pressure (PSIG) | CGA Valve Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 330 | 250 | 510 |
| 140 | 130 | 250 | 510 |
*Nonstandard cylinder sizes available upon request
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Additional Information
| Grade | Purity | Impurity | Specifications | Equipment Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purified 2.6 | 99.6% | Oxygen plus CH4 PH3 | <4000ppm <20ppm | 3101A |
This information in no way replaces the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for use and safety standards. Please refer to the SDS for details.
