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Acetylene gas cylinders and asbestos

Acetylene gas cylinders used in welding contained asbestos to add stability with flammability. Asbestos in the cylinder was not dangerous when being used. 

Empty gas cylinders must be disposed of as asbestos waste.

Where was it used

Commercial, Industrial, Community infrastructure and spaces, Agricultural & horticultural, Residential

Locations

Plant & machinery, Plumbing & drainage Boats, Automotive

Known uses

Welding

Also known as

ACL, ACL222

Characteristics

Hard to identify