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    This document provides safety guidelines for handling acetylene gas cylinders. It explains that while acetylene is useful, it is also hazardous, especially when cylinders are exposed to fire as they can rupture in a delayed manner due to decomposition from heat exposure. The document outlines several precautions to take when storing, transporting, and using acetylene cylinders, such as keeping them upright, protecting the bottom from damp ground, separating full and empty cylinders, and not handling them roughly, in order to prevent cylinder damage and dangerous gas accumulation and decomposition.

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    This document provides safety guidelines for handling acetylene gas cylinders. It explains that while acetylene is useful, it is also hazardous, especially when cylinders are exposed to fire as they can rupture in a delayed manner due to decomposition from heat exposure. The document outlines several precautions to take when storing, transporting, and using acetylene cylinders, such as keeping them upright, protecting the bottom from damp ground, separating full and empty cylinders, and not handling them roughly, in order to prevent cylinder damage and dangerous gas accumulation and decomposition.

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    This document provides safety guidelines for handling acetylene gas cylinders. It explains that while acetylene is useful, it is also hazardous, especially when cylinders are exposed to fire as they can rupture in a delayed manner due to decomposition from heat exposure. The document outlines several precautions to take when storing, transporting, and using acetylene cylinders, such as keeping them upright, protecting the bottom from damp ground, separating full and empty cylinders, and not handling them roughly, in order to prevent cylinder damage and dangerous gas accumulation and decomposition.

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    25 Safe Use-Acetylene Gas

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    This document provides safety guidelines for handling acetylene gas cylinders. It explains that while acetylene is useful, it is also hazardous, especially when cylinders are exposed to fire as they can rupture in a delayed manner due to decomposition from heat exposure. The document outlines several precautions to take when storing, transporting, and using acetylene cylinders, such as keeping them upright, protecting the bottom from damp ground, separating full and empty cylinders, and not handling them roughly, in order to prevent cylinder damage and dangerous gas accumulation and decomposition.

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    Best Practice Bulletin #13.

    67
    Title: Safe Use - Acetylene Gas
    Although a highly functional gas, acetylene is also very
    hazardous and understanding such the dangers,
    especially exposure of acetylene cylinders to fire, is
    essential.
    When handled and stored correctly, acetylene is both
    safe and an invaluable commodity for industry. As a
    highly versatile gas, acetylene finds application in a
    wide range of industries and processes, though it is
    perhaps most known for its use in metal cutting and
    welding technologies.
    All gas cylinders present a risk if exposed to fire, but
    where acetylene is concerned this can be a heightened sense of caution.
    So why do acetylene cylinders require quite such diligence
    and
    caution?
    Acetylene cylinders are capable of reacting differently to other gas
    cylinders after exposure to fire due to the chemical reaction of
    decomposition.
    Decomposition can be initiated by exposure to intense heat, shock
    to a warm, fire-damaged cylinder, or if the cylinder has endured
    multiple flashbacks due to operational error. Because of the special
    potential for a delayed action rupture with acetylene cylinders,
    observing a safe distance during and after is advised.
    Dealing with the danger
    Always store and use acetylene cylinders in an upright position to prevent loss of acetone
    which reduces the cylinders ability to hold dissolved acetylene.
    Do not handle cylinders roughly or carelessly to prevent damage to the cylinder or the filler.
    Sharp dents in the cylinder can break up the filler in the area of the dent and cause voids
    where free acetylene can accumulate and decompose at cylinder pressures
    Protect the bottom heads of acetylene cylinders from damp ground.
    Separate flammable gas cylinders from oxygen and other oxidizing gas cylinders during
    storage.
    Separate full acetylene cylinders from empty cylinders. Provide a means of preventing
    cylinders from falling if accidentally bumped.
    Use regulators and pressure relief devices when connecting cylinders to circuits having
    lower pressure service ratings.
    Do not use acetylene at pressures above 15 psig, the pressure where decomposition can
    begin, to avoid explosion and fire hazard.
    Keep valves closed when cylinders are not in service or empty. At the end of the shift or
    work day, close the cylinder valve and bleed the pressure off the regulator and torch
    equipment.
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