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Calcium Carbide (CaC2) - Flammable Chemical - Artificially Ripen Fruits

Calcium carbide, a flammable chemical used to artificially ripen fruits, was observed in use for ripening Chini Champa bananas in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 2, 2024. The chemical, which poses health risks including skin irritation, lung edema, and fire hazards, reacts with moisture to produce heat, calcium hydroxide, and acetylene gas, accelerating the ripening process. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#11636110
Date Taken	2 October 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

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