ETHYLENE-D4 OXIDE Property

Melting point:

-111 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

10.7 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.896 g/mL at 25 °C

vapor density 

1.52 (vs air)

Flash point:

-20°C

Safety

Hazard Codes 

F+,T

Risk Statements 

45-46-12-23-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

53-45-16

RIDADR 

UN 1040 2.3

WGK Germany 

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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H220Extremely flammable gas

H280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H331Toxic if inhaled

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H340May cause genetic defects

H350May cause cancer

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P311Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P410+P403Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

ETHYLENE-D4 OXIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Oxirane-d4 is the labeled compound of O846980, which is a colourless and highly flammable compound and used for large-scale chemical synthesis of ethylene glycols, polyester, and polyethylene terephthalate. Oxirane is also used as a disinfectant.