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ETHYLENE
E.A.C. UN No. APP CODE UN HAZARD 2SE 1962 *** 2.1

PRODUCT NAME
* ETHYLENE Doc. No. 000095 CAS number(s): 0000074-85-1 EC number(s): 200-815-3

FORM
Gas, Colourless, Heavier than air

PROTECTION
* Breathing apparatus. * Protective gloves, boots.

HAZARDS
* Compressed gas. * Highly flammable. * Can form explosive mixture with air. * Narcotic in high concentrations.

REACTIVITY
* No information available.

PRECAUTIONS
General Precautions * No ignition sources. * Use non-sparking handtools. * Avoid contact with skin and eyes. * All equipment used to handle the product must be earthed. * Keep container(s) cool if involved in a fire. Small Spills * Stop leak if you can do so without risk. Large Spills * Isolate the area until the gas has dispersed. * Consider evacuation but it is generally safer to keep people indoors. Close all doors and windows.

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ETHYLENE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PRIORITY

* LOW PRIORITY - unlikely to cause severe or long-term harm in the environment.

FIRE
* If possible, extinguish flame by isolating source of supply. Only if considered essential should flame be extinguished using fine water spray (fog) without isolating the source, due to danger of unignited gas leak explosion.

DECONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT
* Decontamination not usually required.

FIRST AID
* EYE CONTACT: No effects expected. If irritation occurs, remove casualty to fresh air. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. * SKIN CONTACT: No effects expected. If irritation does occur, remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if irritation or pain persists. * INGESTION (swallowing): If irritation or discomfort occur, obtain medical attention immediately. * INHALATION: Move casualty to fresh air. If symptoms occur, obtain medical advice.

PUBLIC NOTE
* No information available.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Molecular mass Boiling point Melting point Auto-ignition temperature Explosive limits Relative vapour density (air=1) Vapour pressure at temperature Solubility in water References [2] International Programme on Chemical Safety 28 [2] -104 C [2] -169.2 C [2] 490 C [2] 2.7 vol% in air / 36 vol% in air [2] 0.98 [2] 8100 kPa at 15 C [2] none [2]

CLASSIFICATION
E.A.C. UN HAZARD PACKING GROUP EMS NFPA PROPER SHIPPING NAME ETHYLENE 2SE 2.1 *** F-D|S-U 1-4-2 UN No. ADR CLASS ADR CLASSIFICATION ADR HIN ADR TUNNEL CODE 1962 2 2F 23 B/D

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