Ethylene
Flame
Gas Cylinder
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Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H220 |
Extremely flammable gas | Flammable gases |
H280 |
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated | Gases under pressure |
H281 |
Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury | Gases under pressure |
H336 |
May cause drowsiness or dizziness | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects |
H402 |
Harmful to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
H412 |
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P210 |
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P222 |
Do not allow contact with air. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P282 |
Wear cold insulating glovesand either face shield or eye protection. |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P336+P317 |
Immediately thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get medical help. |
P377 |
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. |
P381 |
In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. |
P403 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P410+P403 |
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Physical Properties
Colorless gas with a sweet odor.
| Boiling Point | -154.7°F |
| Flash Point | -213°F (approx) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.569 at -154.84°F |
NFPA 704 Diamond
4
2
2
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Synonyms
ethene; acetene
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 6325
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