MSDS: Ethylene

MSDS

Part 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification

SUBSTANCE: ETHYLENE

TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS: ACETENE; ETHENE; ETHYLENE, COMPRESSED GAS; OLEFIANT GAS; BICARBURETTED HYDROGEN; STCC 4905734; UN 1962; C2H4; RTECS KU5340000

CHEMICAL FAMILY: hydrocarbons, aliphatic

COMPANY: PT ANEKA GAS INDUSTRI

Wisma 77 Lt.6 Jl. S. Parman Kav.77, Jakarta Barat 11410

PHONE: 62-21 53670071

Creation date: 12 December 2005

Part 2: Composition, Information on ingredients

COMPONENT: ETHYLENE CAS NUMBER: 74-85-1 EC NUMBER (EINECS): 200-815-3 EC INDEX NUMBER: 601-010-00-3 PERCENTAGE: 100.0

Part 3: Hazards Identifications

NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=1 FIRE=4 REACTIVITY=2 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Colorless compressed gas with a sweet odor and taste. MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Flammable gas. May cause flash fire. May polymerize. Containers may rupture or explode. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: 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 CARCINOGEN STATUS: OSHA: No NTP: No IARC: No

Part 4: First Aid Measures

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: Flush eyes with plenty of water. INGESTION: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen

Part 5: Fire Fighting Measures

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Severe fire hazard. Severe explosion hazard. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. Electrostatic discharges may be generated by flow or agitation resulting in ignition or explosion. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical Large fires: Flood with fine water spray. FIRE FIGHTING: 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. LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: 2.7% UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: 36% AUTOIGNITION: 842 F (450 C)

Part 6: Accidental Release Measures

OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE: 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.

Part 7: Handling and Storage

STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101. Grounding and bonding required. Protect from physical damage. Keep separated from incompatible substances. 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. Store outside or in a detached building. Keep separated from incompatible substances.

Part 8: Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

EXPOSURE LIMITS: ETHYLENE: No occupational exposure limits established. VENTILATION: Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations of material are present. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. 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. CLOTHING: For the gas: Protective clothing is not required. For the liquid: Wear appropriate protective, cold insulating clothing. GLOVES: Wear insulated gloves. RESPIRATOR: 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.

Part 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Colorless compressed gas with a sweet odor and taste. MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 28.05 MOLECULAR FORMULA: C-H2-C-H2 BOILING POINT: -155 F (-104 C) FREEZING POINT: -272 F (-169 C) VAPOR PRESSURE: 760 mmHg @ -104 C VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): 1.0 SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not applicable DENSITY: 1.261 g/L @ 0 C WATER SOLUBILITY: 22.6% PH: Not applicable VOLATILITY: 100% ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable VISCOSITY: 0.0093 cP @ 0 C COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not applicable SOLVENT SOLUBILITY: Soluble: alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene

Part 10: Stability and Reactivity

REACTIVITY: May polymerize. Avoid storage and use above room temperature. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Minimize contact with material. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. INCOMPATIBILITIES: acids, metal salts, halogens, halo carbons, oxidizing materials, metals, peroxides ETHYLENE: ACIDS: Violent reaction. ALUMINUM CHLORIDE: Explosive reaction in presence of catalyst. BROMOTRICHLOROMETHANE: Possible explosion at elevated pressures. CARBON TETRACHLORIDE: Explosive reaction at elevated pressures. CHLORINE: Explosive reaction on contact with sunlight or metal oxide catalysts. CHLORINE DIOXIDE: Spontaneous explosion. CHLOROTRIFLUOROETHYLENE: Possible explosion hazard. COPPER: Violent polymerization at elevated pressures. LITHIUM (HEATED): Incandescent reaction. NITROGEN OXIDES: Formation of explosive compounds. ORGANIC PEROXIDES: May initiate violent, exothermic polymerization. OXIDIZERS (STRONG): Fire and explosion hazard. OZONE: Formation of explosive ozonide. TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE: Possible explosion at elevated pressure. TRIFLUOROMETHYL HYPOFLUORITE: Explosion hazard. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon POLYMERIZATION: Polymerizes with evolution of heat. Store in a cool, dry place

Part 11: Toxicological Information

ETHYLENE: TOXICITY DATA: 950000 ppm/5 minute(s) inhalation-mammal LCLo 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. HEALTH EFFECTS: INHALATION: ETHYLENE: High concentrations may cause narcosis. Rats exposed to 95% ethylene, and 5% oxygen fall into deep anesthesia accompanied by marked cyanosis and depression with a slow fall in blood pressure. Other studies reported some effects on the liver in exposed rats. Mice exposed to 3 mg/m3 for 90 days exhibited cholinesterase activity but no hematologic changes. See information on simple asphyxiants. ACUTE EXPOSURE: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANTS: The symptoms of asphyxia depend on the rapidity with which the oxygen deficiency develops and how long it continues. In sudden acute asphyxia, unconsciousness may be immediate. With slow development there may be rapid respiration and pulse, air hunger, dizziness, reduced awareness, tightness in the head, tingling sensations, incoordination, faulty judgement, emotional instability, and rapid fatigue. As the asphyxia progresses, nausea, vomiting, collapse, unconsciousness, convulsions, deep coma and death are possible. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANTS: No data available. SKIN CONTACT: ACUTE EXPOSURE: ETHYLENE: No adverse effects have been reported from the gas. Due to rapid evaporation, the liquid may cause frostbite with redness, tingling and pain or numbness. In more severe cases, the skin may become hard and white and develop blisters. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: ETHYLENE: No data available. EYE CONTACT: ACUTE EXPOSURE: ETHYLENE: No adverse effects have been reported from gas. Due to rapid evaporation, the liquid may cause frostbite with redness, pain, and blurred vision. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: ETHYLENE: No data available. INGESTION: ACUTE EXPOSURE: ETHYLENE: Ingestion of a gas is unlikely. If liquid is swallowed, frostbite damage to the lips, mouth and mucous membranes may occur. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: ETHYLENE: No data available

Part 12: Ecological Information

ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 22000-25000 ug/L 1 day(s) LC100 (Mortality) Orangespotted sunfish (Lepomis humilis).

Part 13: Disposal Consideration

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

Part 14: 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 PACKAGING AUTHORIZATIONS: EXCEPTIONS: 49 CFR 173.306 NON-BULK PACKAGING: 49 CFR 173.304 BULK PACKAGING: 49 CFR 173.302 QUANTITY LIMITATIONS: PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OR RAILCAR: Forbidden CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY: 150 kg LAND TRANSPORT ADR/RID: SUBSTANCE NAME: Ethylene/Ethylene, compressed UN NUMBER: UN1962 ADR/RID CLASS: 2 ITEM NUMBER: 5(b)/1F WARNING SIGN/LABEL: 3/3; 13 HAZARD ID NUMBER: 23 AIR TRANSPORT IATA/ICAO: PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Ethylene, compressed UN/ID NUMBER: UN1962 IATA/ICAO CLASS: 2.1 LABEL: Flammable gas MARITIME TRANSPORT IMDG: CORRECT TECHNICAL NAME: Ethylene, compressed UN/ID NUMBER: UN1962 IMDG CLASS: 2(2.1) EmS No.: 2-07 MFAG Table No.: 310 IMDG CODE PAGE: 2138

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