Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
74-85-1
Name of the chemical
Ethen; Ethylen
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2026-09-09
Product name
Ethylene
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical
Emergency telephone
+86 21 5861-1199, +49 180 2273-112
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BASF (China) Co., Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
china-psr-sds@basf.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H281, H336, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency overview Form Colour Odour refrigerated liquified gas colourless sweetish Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury. Extremely flammable gas. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful to aquatic life. Classification of the substance and mixture Gases under pressure: Cat. Refrigerated liquefied gas Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure: Cat. 3 (May cause drowsiness and dizziness.) Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute: Cat. 3 Flammable gases: Cat. 1A
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H281 Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury. H220 Extremely flammable gas. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P282 Wear cold insulating gloves and either face shield or eye protection.
Response
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. P336 + P315 Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. See section 12 - Results of PBT and vPvB assessment.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Extremely flammable gas. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
