ETHYLENE OXIDE (1,2-13C2) Property

Melting point:

−111 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

10.7 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.859 g/mL at 25 °C

refractive index 

n20/D 1.3597(lit.)

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 2037TF 2.3(2.1)

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H220Extremely flammable gas

H280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H340May cause genetic defects

H350May cause cancer

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

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

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

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

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

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

ETHYLENE OXIDE (1,2-13C2) Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Ethylene Oxide-13C2 Stab. W/ 0.1% Hydroquinone is labelled Ethlene Oxide (O846980). Ethlene Oxide (O846980) or Oxirane is a colourless and highly flammable compound and used for large-scale chemical synthesis of ethylene glycols, polyester, and polyethylene terephthalate and also used as a disinfectant.