What is Ethylene oxide?
Ethylene oxide (CAS: 75-21-8). It's a form: liquefied gas substance commonly used Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
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Hazard Statements
- H220: Extremely flammable gas.
- H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
- H315: Causes skin irritation.
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
- H331: Toxic if inhaled.
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
- H340: May cause genetic defects.
- H350: May cause cancer.
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements
- P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
- P261: Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
- P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P273: Avoid release to the environment.
- P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
- P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
- P304+P340+P311: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
- P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
- P377: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
- P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
- 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.
- P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
View full documentationWhat is the hazard signal word for Ethylene oxide?
The signal word for this substance is "danger".
What is the physical form of Ethylene oxide?
Ethylene oxide is a liquefied gas appearing as form: liquefied gas . It has no data available odor.
What is the solubility of Ethylene oxide?
slightly soluble
What is Ethylene oxide used for?
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
What are the hazard statements for Ethylene oxide?
This substance has 9 hazard statements: H220: Extremely flammable gas. H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H340: May cause genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
What is the melting point of Ethylene oxide?
The melting point is - 111 °℃ (-168 ºF) and the boiling point is 10.7 °℃ (51.3 ºF).