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03482

Sigma-Aldrich

Ethylene

purum, ≥99.9%

Synonym(s):

Ethene

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Linear Formula:
CH2=CH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
28.05
Beilstein:
1730731
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12142100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

0.97 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

35.04 atm ( 20 °C)

grade

purum

Assay

≥99.9%

autoignition temp.

842 °F

expl. lim.

36 %

impurities

CO, trace
≤0.2% carbohydrates

bp

−104 °C (lit.)

mp

−169 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

C=C

InChI

1S/C2H4/c1-2/h1-2H2

InChI key

VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Packaging

Cylinder with net ~0.7 kg

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Gas 1 - Press. Gas Liquefied gas - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

2A - Gases

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

-148.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-100 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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