| Agent Name |
Ethylene |
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| CAS Number |
74-85-1 |
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| Formula |
C2-H4 |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Acetene; Athylen [German]; Bicarburretted hydrogen; Elayl; Ethene; Ethylene; Etileno; Liquid ethylene; Olefiant gas; [ChemIDplus] UN1038; UN1962 |
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| Category |
Simple Asphyxiants |
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| Description |
Colorless gas with a faint sweet odor; [Merck Index] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in oxyethylene welding, chemical manufacturing, fruit ripening; Has been used as a general anesthetic; [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
Inhalation of high concentrations cause CNS depression and anesthesia; [Merck Index] Simple asphyxiant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
200 ppm |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
17 ppm |
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| Odor Threshold High |
959 ppm |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Detection odor threshold from AIHA (mean = 270 ppm); Flash point = -213 deg F; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
4: burns readily |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Other Poison |
Simple Asphyxiant |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ETHYLENE
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