Editorial photo #11636112 Human Interest

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: #11636112
Date taken: 2 October 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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Calcium carbide flammable chemical artificial ripening fruits Chini Champa bananas Tehatta West Bengal India October 2 2024 health risks skin irritation lung edema fire hazards moisture reaction heat production calcium hydroxide acetylene gas ripening process Soumyabrata Roy NurPhoto observation use produce accelerate hazards reaction moisture safety chemical reaction acetylene calcium.