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Acetylene (C2H2)

World production of Acetylene (C2H2): 11,6 million tons (approx.)
World consumption of Acetylene (C2H2):
Vinyl chloride (VCM) 79%
Vinyl acetate (VAM) 6%
Other Acetylene (C2H2) derivatives 8%
Other Acetylene (C2H2) use 8%
Appearance: Gas
Health: Slightly hazardous
Fire: Extremely flammable
Reactivity: Shock + heat may detonate
Melting point: -80,8°C
Boiling point: -28°C
En: Ethyne
Es: Acetileno | Etino
Ru: Ацетилен | Этин
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