Acetylene

Question 1

What are the two main identifying features of Acetylene cylinders?

Answer 1

1. Maroon
2. Acetylene stamped into neck

Question 2

What are common locations for Acetylene cylinders?

Answer 2

1. Engineering workshops
2. Maintenance workshops
3. Motor vehicle repair workshops
4. Construction/ demolition sites

Question 3

What are MCPs?

Answer 3

Manifold cylinder pallets

Question 4

What are the main properties of Acetylene?

Answer 4

1. Colourless, garlic-like odour, non-toxic
2. Dissolves in Acetone
3. Slightly lighter than air
4. Flammable range between 2.5-80% (93% with oxygen)

Question 5

What should be done if Acetylene cylinders are present at an incident?

Answer 5

A message sent to control informing them Acetylene is present so HMA can be mobilised

Question 6

What is the hazard zone for incidents involving Acetylene cylinders?

Answer 6

200m

(May be reduced in consultation with the HMA)

Question 7

How long is the cooling phase?

Answer 7

1 hour (from when the fire is extinguished)

Question 8

How often should a wetting test be done?

Answer 8

Every hour following the cooling phase

Question 9

How much Acetylene can remain in a cylinder even when reading as empty?

Answer 9

500 litres