Industrial acetylene is a colorless gas that has a distinct garlic-like odor. It is highly flammable and explosive in certain concentrations, and is used as a fuel gas for welding and cutting. Acetylene has a very high flame temperature and is ideal for cutting and welding metals. It can also be used as a chemical intermediate in the production of other chemicals. Industrial acetylene is produced by reacting calcium carbide with water and is stored and transported in specially designed cylinders. It is an essential tool for metalworkers and other industrial professionals in cutting and welding metals and in the production of a variety of chemical products.