Calcium carbide
Also known as: Acetylen,Calciumcarbid, Acetylenestones, Acetylenogen, CALCIUM ACETYLIDE, Calcium Carbide, Anhydrous, Calcium Carbide, 10-40 Mesh, Calciumcarbid, EINECS 200-848-3, ELECTROLITE, MFCD00010905, acetylene,calcium carbide, calciumcarbide(cac2), calciumdicarbide, carbide, carburedecalcium, carburedecalcium(french), carburocalcico
Calcium carbide (CAS 75-20-7) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2Ca and a molecular weight of 64.099 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 447°C, a boiling point of 2300°C and a density of 2.22 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.). It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H260, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H318 — Causes serious eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 75-20-7
- Jingsj CID
- J-36021-2
- Molecular Formula
- C2Ca
- Molecular Weight
- 64.099 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 447°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 2300°C |
| Density | 2.22 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Exact Mass | 63.962589 |
| LogP | 0.16260 |
| Additional Property | HYDROLYSES |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H260
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H318 — Causes serious eye damage
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2901299090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2901299090 unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:2.0%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Calcium carbide?
The CAS number of Calcium carbide is 75-20-7.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Calcium carbide?
Calcium carbide has molecular formula C2Ca and molecular weight 64.099 g/mol.
Is Calcium carbide hazardous?
Calcium carbide has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H260; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H318 — Causes serious eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Calcium carbide?
For Calcium carbide, Upstream Products: Calcium cyanamide, Calcium, Calcium; Downstream Products: 4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)benzaldehyde, tetraiodoethylene, diiodoacetylene.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "Calcium carbide (CAS 75-20-7)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-36021-2 (accessed 2026-11-07).
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