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ETHYLENE

Chemical Properties

Melting point −169 °C(lit.)
Boiling point −104 °C(lit.)
Density  0.00126
vapor density  0.97 (vs air)
vapor pressure  35.04 atm ( 20 °C)
refractive index  1.363
Flash point -100 °C
form  Colorless gas
explosive limit 36%
Water Solubility  90.91g/L(25 ºC)
FreezingPoint  -169.4℃
Merck  13,3825
BRN  1730731
Stability Stable. Highly flammable - note wide explosion limits. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air.
CAS DataBase Reference 74-85-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC 3 (Vol. Sup 7, 60) 1994
NIST Chemistry Reference Ethylene(74-85-1)
EPA Substance Registry System Ethylene (74-85-1)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  F+,F
Risk Statements  12-67
Safety Statements  9-16-33-46-45
RIDADR  UN 1962 2.1
WGK Germany  -
RTECS  KU5340000
4.5-31
Autoignition Temperature 842 °F
DOT Classification 2.1 (Flammable gas)
HazardClass  2.1
HS Code  29012100
Hazardous Substances Data 74-85-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LC for mice in air: 950,000 ppm (Flury)

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