Ethylene is produced from naphtha cracking and is used as a basic petrochemical raw material for synthetic resins, etc.
CAS 74-85-1
HSCode 2901.21
Japan, List of Existing Chemical Substances No. 2-12
Characteristics
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Ethylene is mainly produced by naphtha cracking. It is used to make synthetic resins such as polyethylene. It is also used to make a large variety of other chemicals.
| Common Names | ethylene, ethene |
|---|---|
| Structure |  |
| CAS No | 74-85-1 |
| HSCode | 2901.21 |
| Japan, List of Existing Chemical Substances No | 2-12 |
| Formula | C2H4 |
| Molecular Weight | 28 |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless gas |
| Melting Point（℃） | -169 |
| Boiling Point（℃） | -103 |
| Flash Point（℃） | -136 |
| Autoignition Temperature （℃） | 450～490 |
| Flammability Range（％） | 2.7～36 |
Applications
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Basic raw material for petrochemical products.
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