Charac​teristics

Ethylen​e is a monomere manufactured by pyrolysis of oil fractions. It is a colourless, extremely combustible, easily inflammable gas, significantly narcotic gas with a characteristic odour. The liquefied product evaporates quickly and contact with it can cause frostbite. It displaces oxygen and poses a risk of suffocation.

Ethyle​ne forms an explosive mixture with air.

The prod​uct is classified as hazardous pursuant to CLP Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 CLP.

Identified ​uses

As a monomer for the production of polymers (PE and its copolymers), an intermediate product for the production of chemical substances, a technical gas for welding, cutting, etc., a component for the preparation of mixtures - e.g. calibration gases.

Specification

Packaging, ​storage and transportation

Liquid eth​ylene is stored in storage tanks, made from stainless steel or aluminium alloys.

Gaseous et​hylene is transported via pipeline. Deeply cooled liquid ethylene is transported in car pressure tanks.

All materia​l data according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), as amended, are given in Material Safety Data Sheet of the manufacturer.

Not​ice

Every single ethylene road transport​ must be accompanied by safety and emergency instruction.