Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
74-85-1
Name of the chemical
Ethen; Ethylen
Concentration
>= 99.9 - <= 100.0%
General Information
Version
4.0
Revision date
2025-07-31
Product name
ETHYLENE
Chemical name
hydrocarbon
CAS No.
74-85-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical Unsuitable for use: Not intended for sale to or use by the general public * The “Recommended use” identified for this product is provided solely to comply with a Federal requirement and is not part of the seller"s published specification. The terms of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) do not create or infer any warranty, express or implied, including by incorporation into or reference in the seller"s sales agreement
Emergency telephone
+1 973 245-6000, 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
BASF CORPORATION
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280, H336, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
1A Flammable gases Press. Gas Compr. Gas Gases under pressure STOT SE 3 (May cause Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure drowsiness and dizziness.) Aquatic Acute 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Label elements
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. 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. P261 Avoid breathing gas. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
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.
Storage
P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
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.
