Product ID:ETHYLENE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEGO
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

ETHYLENE

CAS: 74-85-1

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
nausea, vomiting, symptoms of drunkenness, bluish skin color,
suffocation, convulsions, coma LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information
on significant adverse effects SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
blisters, frostbite LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available
EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: frostbite, blurred vision LONG
TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available INGESTION: SHORT TERM
EXPOSURE: frostbite LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT:
If frostbite or freezing occur, immediately flush with plenty of
lukewarm water (105-115 F; 41-46 C). DO NOT USE HOT WATER. If warm
water is not available, gently wrap affected parts in blankets. Get
immediate medical attention. EYE CONTACT: Contact with liquid:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If a
large amount is swallowed, get medical attention. NOTE TO
PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen.

Autoignition Temp:842 F (450 C)
Lower Limits:2.7%
Upper Limits:36%
Extinguishing Media:carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical Large fires:
Flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
For tank, rail car or tank truck: Stop leak if possible without
personal risk. Let burn unless leak can be stopped immediately. For
smaller tanks or cylinders, extinguish and isolate from other
flammables. Evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Stop flow of
gas.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. Severe explosion
hazard. Pressurized containers may rupture or explode if exposed to
sufficient heat. Electrostatic discharges may be generated by flow
or agitation resulting in ignition or explosion.

Spill Release Procedures:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources
of ignition. Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if possible
without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Keep
unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Remove
sources of ignition. Ventilate closed spaces before entering.
Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Protect from physical
damage. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated
area. Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition.
Grounding and bonding required. Subject to storage regulations:
U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101. Keep separated from incompatible
substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:Under conditions of frequent use or heavy
exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory
protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider
warning properties before use. For Unknown Concentrations or
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air
respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Ventilation:Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if
explosive concentrations of material are present. Provide local
exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable
exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear insulated gloves.
Eye Protection:For the gas: Eye protection not required, but
recommended. For the liquid: Wear splash resistant safety goggles.
Contact lenses should not be worn. Provide an emergency eye wash
fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:For the gas: Protective clothing is not
required. For the liquid: Wear appropriate protective, cold
insulating clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ETHYLENE: No occupational exposure limits established.

Boiling Pt:-155 F (-104 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-272 F (-169 C)
Vapor Pres:760 mmHg @ -104 C
Vapor Density:1.0
Spec Gravity:Not applicable
pH:Not applicable
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not applicable
Solubility in Water:22.6%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:gas COLOR:colorless PHYSICAL
FORM:compressed gas ODOR:sweet odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May polymerize. Avoid storage
and use above room temperature.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Minimize contact with material. Containers may
rupture or explode if exposed to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
of carbon Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Polymerizes with evolution of heat.
Store in a cool, dry place.

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001.

Toxicological Information:ETHYLENE: CARCINOGEN STATUS: IARC: Human
Inadequate Evidence, Animal Inadequate Evidence, Group 3; ACGIH: A4
-Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL:
Insufficient Data. TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system ADDITIONAL
DATA: Interactions with drugs may occur.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 22000-25000 ug/L 1 day(s)
LC100 (Mortality) Orangespotted sunfish (Lepomis humilis) FATE AND
TRANSPORT: KOW: 281.84 (log = 2.45) (estimated from water
solubility) KOC: 788.86 (log = 2.90) (estimated from water
solubility) HENRY'S LAW CONSTANT: 1.2 E -4 atm-m3/mol
BIOCONCENTRATION: 0.59 (estimated from water solubility) AQUATIC
PROCESSES: 1.3745054 hours (River Model: 1 m deep, 1 m/s flow, 3
m/s wind) ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY: Relatively non-persistent in the
environment. Leaches through the soil or the sediment at a slow
rate. Accumulates very little in the bodies of living organisms.
Moderately volatile from water.

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Ethylene, compressed ID NUMBER: UN1962 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION:
2.1 LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable gas QUANTITY LIMITATIONS:
PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OR RAILCAR: Forbidden CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY: 150
kg

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No FIRE: Yes
REACTIVE: Yes SUDDEN RELEASE: Yes SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): ETHYLENE
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.