Product ID:ETHENE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6830
NIIN:00D000170
MSDS Number: BBCKR

MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS

1920 WEST J ST
LA PORTE, TX 77571
US

Cage: 23972

MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS DIV OF WILL ROSS INC

908 LA PORTE, TX 77571 US

Cage: 23972

ETHYLENE (SARA III)

CAS: 74-85-1

RTECS: KU5340000

Fraction By Weight: 96.7%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

METHANE

CAS: 74-82-8

RTECS: PA1490000

Fraction By Weight: 0.90%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

ETHANE

Fraction By Weight: 2.30%

PROPANE

CAS: 74-98-6

RTECS: TX2275000

Fraction By Weight: 0.10%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:ASPHYXIANT,DROWSINESS,DIZZINESS &
UNCONSCIOUSNESS.OVEREXPOSURE-HEADACHE,MUSCULAR WEAKNESS.

First Aid:GIVE FRESH AIR OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRAION IF BREATHING HAS
STOPPED, & CALL A DOCTOR.REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR.

Flash Point:0F
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1009F
Lower Limits:3.1
Upper Limits:32.0
Extinguishing Media:STOP FLOW OF GAS IF POSSIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,COOL
CONTAINER W/WAT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NORMALLY STABLE,BUT WILL NOT DETONATE
SPONTANEOUS,EXPLOSIVE IN SUNLIGHT WITH CHLORINE,FLASHBACK.

Spill Release Procedures:GAS LEAK: KEEP CONCENTRATION OF GAS BELOW THE
EXPLOSIVE RANGE BY FORCED VENTILATION. REMOVE THE TANK OR CYLINDER
TO AN OPEN AREA.LEAVE TO BLEED OFF IN THE ATMOSPHERE.ATTEMPT TO CAP
THE VALVE OUTLET & RETURN TANK.

Handling and Storage Precautions:GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT & CYLINDERS
BEFORE USE. STORE & USE CYLINDERS IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS AWAY
FROM HEAT &ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION SUCH AS FLAMES,SPK
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE ETHYLENE AROUND SPARKING MOTORS OR
NON-EXPL.PROOF EQUIP.PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.DO.NOT STORE CYLS W/CYLS CONTAINING O*2,CL*2,OXIDIZERS OR
FLAMM.MATLS.TEMP <125F

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:ORGANIC VAPOR CANISTER OR AIR-SUPPLIED MASK.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM COMPOSITION IS IN PERCNET BY VOLUME.SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING
PROCEDURES (CONTD): IF BURNING CYLINDER IS MOUNTED ON ANESTHETIC
MACHINE OR TRUCK MOVE CYLINDER TO SAFE PLACE.

HCC:G2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-154.66F
Vapor Pres:15.
Vapor Density:1.0
Spec Gravity:0.978
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS,SWEET ODOR & TASTE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
EXPLOSIVE,POISONS,RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE,OR ORGANIC PEROXS.

Waste Disposal Methods:FIT A PIPELINE INTO THE FURNACE OR INTO THE PIT
& BURN WITH CARE.

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