Refill Acetylene C₂H₂ - B20

Transport and rules specific to the B20

1. Always transport and secure upright:
   • Due to the larger amount of liquid acetone in the cylinder, laying it flat during transport is strictly forbidden.
   • Secure the cylinder firmly in the van or trailer with approved tension straps against a fixed wall or in a special cylinder rack. An unsecured 30 kg cylinder can cause enormous damage in the event of an emergency stop.
2. Protective cap must be installed:
   • Manually screw the steel protective cap onto the cylinder over the valve.
   • In the event of a fall, this cap protects the cylinder valve from breaking off. Without a cap, the cylinder can turn into an uncontrolled projectile in a crash.
3. Maximize vehicle ventilation:
   • Preferably transport the B20 in an open vehicle (pickup, open trailer) or a van with an active ventilation system (roof vent or floor grilles) in the cargo area.
   • Transporting in a closed car or van? Leave the windows slightly open and set the vehicle ventilation to the highest setting (do not use recirculation). This prevents a micro-leak from leading to explosive gas accumulation.
4. Fire extinguisher on board:
   • For professional transport (even under exemption), it is legally mandatory to have an approved and inspected fire extinguisher of at least 2 kg powder (ABC) in the vehicle.
5. Strict smoking ban:
   • There is an absolute ban on smoking and open flames in, on, and around the vehicle during the loading, transport, and unloading of the gas cylinder.