Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
74-85-1
Name of the chemical
Ethen; Ethylen
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2020-01-15
Product name
Ethylene
Product Synonyms
Ethylene, Ethene
CAS No.
74-85-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Feedstock for chemical and polymer synthesis
1.2.2. Uses advised against
All uses other than the identified
Manufacturer Name
NOVA Chemicals
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Company Information
company name
health canada
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
msdsemail@novachem.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
According to Hazardous Products Regulations
Physical hazards
Flammable gas Category 1 Simple asphyxiant Category 1 Gases under pressure Liquefied gas
Health hazards
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell. Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Protect from sunlight.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
Other hazards
which do not result Contact with liquefied gas may cause irritation and/or frostbite.
