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EC/CAS
74-85-1
Name of the chemical
Ethen; Ethylen
Concentration
ACGIH TLV
General Information
Revision date
2014-01-10
Product name
ETHYLENE
Product Synonyms
Ethene
CAS No.
74-85-1
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Company Information
company name
Refrigeration & Oxygen Co. Ltd
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW * * * Flammable high pressure gas. Can form explosive mixtures with air. May cause frostbite.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation ACUTE EFFECTS: Can act as an asphyxiant by displacing breathable air. Symptoms include rapid respiration, muscular incoordination, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, unconsciousness, and death. Inhalation of high concentrations may result in moderate anesthesia, diminished mental alertness, loss of consciousness, and central nervous (CNS) depression. Pressure drop through valves and piping may cause extreme cold and frostbite on contact.
Potential chronic health
None known
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
OVEREXPOSURE None known OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPORSURE: None CARCINOGENICITY (US ONLY): NTP - No IARC MONOGRAPHS - No OSHA REGULATED - No
