Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
74-85-1
Name of the chemical
Ethen; Ethylen
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
6.9
Revision date
2025-04-28
Product name
Ethylene
CAS No.
74-85-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.3 Other hazards
May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H220 Extremely flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well- ventilated place.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable gases : Category 1 Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas Specific target organ : Category 3 (Central nervous system) toxicity - single exposure Simple Asphyxiant Other hazards May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
