| Identification | |
| Name: | Ethylene oxide |
| Synonyms: | Ethyleneoxide (8CI);Ethyleneoxy (6CI);1,2-Epoxyethane;Dihydrooxirene;Dimethylene oxide;ETO;Epoxyethane;Ethene oxide;Oxacyclopropane;Oxane;Oxidoethane;Oxirene, dihydro-;Oxyfume;Oxyfume 12;Oxyfume 2002;T-Gas; |
| CAS: | 75-21-8 |
| EINECS: | 200-849-9 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H4O |
| Molecular Weight: | 44.053 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C2H4O/c1-2-3-1/h1-2H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2037 |
| Density: | 0.994 g/cm3 |
| Refractive index: | n20/D 1.3597(lit.) |
| Solubility: | Soluble in benzene, acetone, ethanol, ether Miscible with... carbon tetrachloride. Miscible with water |
| Appearance: | COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS. |
| Specification: | colourless gas Safety Statements:53-45-36/37-16-24/25-23 53:Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use 45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) 36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves 16:Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking 24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes 23:Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) |
| Packinggroup: | O52 |
| Storage Temperature: | Refrigerator |
| Color: | Colorless ... gas at ordinary room temp and pressure; liquid below 12 deg C Colorless gas or liquid (below 51 degrees F) ... |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Irritant to eyes and skin. TLV: 1
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