R-1150

Safety Data Sheet

R-1150 ETHYLENE
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: ETHYLENE

USE: Refrigerant Gas
DISTRIBUTOR: National Refrigerants, Inc.
661 Kenyon Avenue
Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: IN CASE OF TRANSPORTAION EMERGENCY CALL:

(Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm) CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
1-800-262-0012

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Flammable gas. Liquid under high pressure

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION: Flammable Gas, Gas under pressure, Compressed Gas

SIGNAL WORD: DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENT(S): Extremely flammable gas, Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated
SYMBOL(S): Flames, Gas Cylinder

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT(S):
Prevention: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and hot surfaces. No Smoking
Response: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish unless leak can be stopped immediately. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe
to do so.
Storage: Protect from sunlight, store in a well ventilated place

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Flammable gas. Liquid under high pressure

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

Effects of Overexposure:
Eye Contact
Eye contact with the rapidly evaporation liquid may cause frostbite.
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Skin Contact
Skin contact with the rapidly evaporation liquid may cause frostbite. Frostbite effects are a change in color of the skin to
gray or white, followed by blistering.

Inhalation
Vapor is heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Inhalation of high vapor
concentration may cause dizziness, disorientation, incoordination, narcosis, nausea or vomiting, leading to unconsciousness,
cardiac irregularities, or death.

Ingestion
Not an expected route of exposure.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER WEIGHT %

Ethylene 74-85-1 100

COMMON NAME and SYNONYMS

R-1150; Ethylene

There are no impurities or stabilizers that contribute to the classification of the material identified in Section 2

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. In case of frostbite, get immediate medical attention.

EYES: Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with warm water for at least 15 minutes. Hold the eyelids open and away from the
eyeballs to ensure that all surfaces are flushed thoroughly. See a physician, preferably an ophthalmologist, immediately.

INHALATION: Immediately remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
qualified personnel may give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.

INGESTION: An unlikely route of exposure. This product is a gas at normal temperature and pressure.

ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific treatment. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large amounts have been
inhaled or ingested

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES

FLASH POINT METHOD: -213F (-136C) TCC

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 914F (490C)
UPPER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): 36%
LOWER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): 2.7%
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: CO2, dry chemicals, water spray, or fog.

UNUSUAL FIRE HAZARDS:

Spontaneously explosive when combined with chlorine in sunlight. Forms explosive mixtures with air and oxidizing agents.
Heat of fire can build pressure in cylinder and cause it to rupture. No part of a cylinder should be subjected to a temperature
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higher than 125F (52C). Ethylene cylinders are equipped with a pressure relief device. (Exceptions may exist where
authorized by DOT.) If venting or leaking product catches fire, do not extinguish flames. Flammable gas may spread from
leak, creating an explosive re-ignition hazard. Vapors can be ignited by pilot lights, other flames, smoking, sparks, heaters,
electrical equipment, static discharge, or other ignition sources at locations distant from product handling point. Explosive
atmospheres may linger. Before entering area, especially confined areas, check atmosphere with an appropriate device.

FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:

DANGER ! Flammable high-pressure gas. Evacuate all personnel from danger area. Self-contained breathing
apparatus may be required by rescue workers. Immediately spray cylinders with water from maximum distance until cool,
taking care not to extinguish flames. Remove sources of ignition if without risk. Remove all cylinders from fire area if
without risk; continue cooling water spray while moving cylinders. Do not extinguish any flames emitted from cylinders;
stop flow of gas if without risk, or allow flames to burn out. On-site fire brigades must comply with OSHA 29 CFR
1910.156.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES:

Evacuate all personnel from affected area. Keep personnel upwind. Shut off all sources or ignition. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Shut off leak if there is no risk. Ventilate area, especially low
places where heavy vapors may collect.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity = 5,000 lbs.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

NO NORMAL HANDLING: Use only in well ventilated areas. Ground all equipment and cylinders before use. Use
explosion- proof electrical equipment rated Class 1, group D in Division 1 locations. In Division 2 locations, all spark-
producing electrical equipment must be explosion-proof and rated Class 1, Group D. Valve protection caps must remain in place
unless container is secured with valve outlet pipe to use point. Do not drag, slide or roll cylinders. Use a suitable hand truck for
cylinder movement. Do not heat cylinder by any means to increase the discharge rate of product from the cylinder. Use a check
valve in the discharge line to prevent hazardous back flow into the cylinder. Close valve after each use and when empty. Protect
cylinders from physical damage.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area away from heavy traffic and emergency exits. Do not allow cylinder storage
area temperatures to exceed 125 deg. F (52C). Cylinders should be stored upright and firmly secured to prevent falling or being
knocked over. Full and empty cylinders should be segregated. Use a first in – first out inventory system to prevent full cylinders
from being stored for excessive periods of time.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
LOCAL EXHAUST – An explosion-proof local exhaust system with sufficient airflow velocity is recommended.
MECHANICAL (general) – Under certain conditions, general exhaust ventilation may be acceptable to keep ethylene
below the exposure limit.
SPECIAL – Use only in a closed system.
OTHER – None

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

SKIN PROTECTION:

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Wear work gloves when handling cylinders.

EYE PROTECTION:
Select in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
None required under normal use. An air-supplied respirator must be used in confined spaces. Respiratory
protection must conform to OSHA rules as specified in 29 CFR 1910.134.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES

(Exposure Limits)
INGREDIENT NAME ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL OTHER LIMIT
Ethylene None Found None Found None Found

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE: Colorless gas

PHYSICAL STATE: Gas at normal temperature and pressure
ODOR: Faint, sweet, musty odor
SOLUBILITY IN WATER, vol/vol at 32F (0C) and 1 atm: 0.26
BOILING POINT at 1 atm: -154.62F (-103.68C)
VAPOR PRESSURE: at 70˚F (21.1˚C) – above critical Temperature/Pressure
FLASH POINT: -136˚C / -213˚F
EVAPORATION RATE: Not available
FLAMMABILITY: Extremely flammable in the presence of ignition sources and
oxidizing materials.
LEL/UEL: 27% / 36%
PARTITION COEFFICIENT
n-OCTANOL/WATER: Log Pow: 1.13
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 450˚C / 842˚F
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: Data not available
VISCOSITY: Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1.0): 1.0
% VOLATILES BY VOLUME: 100
DENSITY: 32F (0C) and 1 atm: 0.0787 lb/ft3 (1.261 kg/m3)
pH: Not applicable
MELTING POINT at 1 atm: -272.9F (-169.4C)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (air=1) at 32F (0C) and 1 atm: 0.978
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C2H4
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 28.05

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

CHEMICAL STABILITY: Normally stable

REACTIVITY: Not reactive under normal conditions

INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS:

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Heat (reacts explosively with chlorine in sunlight or UV light), oxidizing agents, halogens, acids, aluminum chloride, halocarbons.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Elevated temperature and pressure.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ethylene is a simple asphyxiant.

Rat inhalation LC50 (4 hr.): 2050 gm/m3; 128,000 ppm

Mouse inhalation LC50 (2 hr.): 1750 gm/m3
In screening studies with experimental animals, exposure above 25,000 ppm followed by a large epinephrine challenge has induced
serious cardiac irregularities. Preliminary screening tests indicated that 1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane may be weakly mutagenic. In
vivo cytogenicity and dominant lethal assays for mutagenicity were negative. In a two year rat inhalation study, 1-Chloro-
1,1difuoroethane produced no chronic or carcinogenic effects at levels as high as 2% in air.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

Effects of Overexposure:
Eye Contact
Eye contact with the rapidly evaporation liquid may cause frostbite.

Skin Contact
Skin contact with the rapidly evaporation liquid may cause frostbite. Frostbite effects are a change in color of the skin to
gray or white, followed by blistering.

Inhalation
Vapor is heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Inhalation of high vapor
concentration may cause dizziness, disorientation, incoordination, narcosis, nausea or vomiting, leading to unconsciousness,
cardiac irregularities, or death.

Ingestion
Not an expected route of exposure.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

DEGRADABILITY (BOD):
No adverse ecological effects expected. Ethylene does not contain any Class I or Class II ozone-depleting chemicals.
Ethylene is not listed as a marine pollutant by DOT.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Do not attempt to dispose of residual or unused quantities. Return cylinder to supplier.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

US DOT ID NUMBER: UN 1962

US DOT SHIPPING NAME: ETHYLENE, COMPRESSED
US DOT HAZARD CLASS: 2.1
US DOT PACKING GROUP: NA

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

The following selected regulatory requirements may apply to this product. Not all such requirements are identified. Users of this
product are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency):
CERCLA: COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT
OF 1980 (40 CFR Parts 117 and 302): Reportable Quantity (RQ): None

SARA: SUPERFUND AMENDMENT AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT:

SECTIONS 302/304: Require emergency planning based on Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) and
release reporting based on Reportable Quantities (RQ) of Extremely Hazardous
Substances (EHS) (40 CFR Part 355): Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ): None
EHS RQ: None
SECTIONS 311/312: Require submission of MSDS’ and reporting of chemical inventories with
identification of EPA hazard categories. The hazard categories for this product are
as follows: IMMEDIATE : Yes PRESSURE: Yes
DELAYED: No REACTIVITY: No
FIRE: Yes
SECTION 313: Requires submission of annual reports of release of toxic chemicals that appear in 40
CFR Part 372.
Ethylene is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and 40 CFR Part
372.

40 CFR 68: RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PREVENTION:
Requires development and implementation of risk management programs at facilities that manufacture,
use, store, or otherwise handle regulated substances in quantities that exceed specified thresholds.
Ethylene is listed as a regulated substance in quantities of 10,000 lb (4536 kg) or greater.

TSCA: TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT: This product is listed on the TSCA inventory.

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration):

29 CFR 1910.119: PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS: Requires
facilities to develop a process safety management program based on Threshold Quantities (TQ)
of highly hazardous chemicals.
Ethylene is not listed in Appendix A as a highly hazardous chemical. However, any process
that involves a flammable gas on site in one location in quantities of 10,000 lbs (4536 kg) or
greater is covered under this regulation unless the gas is used as fuel.

STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA: This product is not listed by California under the SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC
ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1986 (Proposition 65).

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: The ingredients in this product do not contain any chemicals known to State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.

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PENNSYLVANIA: This product is subject to the PENNSYLVANIA WORKER AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW
ACT (35 P.S. Sections 7301-7320)

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Be sure to read and understand all labels and instructions supplied with all containers of this product.

OTHER HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS OF HANDLING, STORAGE, AND USE: Flammable liquid and gas under pressure.
Use piping and equipment adequately designed to withstand pressures to be encountered. Use only in a closed system. Use only
spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. May cause anesthetic effects.
Avoid breathing gas. Gas can cause rapid suffocation due to oxygen deficiency. Store and use with adequate ventilation at all times.
Close cylinder valve after each use; keep closed even when empty. Never place a compressed gas cylinder where it may become part
of an electrical circuit.

NOTE: Prior to using any plastics, confirm their compatibility with Ethylene.

MIXTURES: When you mix two or more gases or liquefied gases, you can create additional, unexpected hazards. Obtain and
evaluate the safety information for each component before you produce the mixture. Consult an industrial hygienist or other trained
person when you evaluate the end product. Remember, gases and liquids have properties that can cause serious injury or death.

HAZARD RATING SYSTEMS:

NFPA RATINGS: HMIS RATINGS:
HEALTH =2 HEALTH =1
FLAMMABILITY =4 FLAMMABILITY =4
INSTABILITY =2 PHYSICAL HAZARD =2
SPECIAL =None

STANDARD VALVE CONNECTIONS FOR U.S. AND CANADA:

THREADED: CGA-350
PIN-INDEXED YOKE: CGA-900
ULTRA-HIGH-INTEGRITY CONNECTION: Not applicable
Use the proper CGA connections. DO NOT USE ADAPTERS. Additional limited-standard connections may apply. See
CGA pamphlets V-1 listed below.

Further information about this product can be found in the following pamphlets published by the Compressed Gas Association, Inc.
(CGA), 4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor, Chantilly, VA 20151-2923, Telephone (703)788-2700, http://www.cagnet.com/Publication.asp.

AV-1 Safe Handling and Storage of Compressed Gases

P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
SB-2 Oxygen-Deficient Atmospheres
V-1 Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Inlet and Outlet Connections
--- Handbook of Compressed Gases, Fourth Edition

DISCLAIMER:

National Refrigerants, Inc. believes that the information and recommendations contained herein (including data and statements) are
accurate as of the date hereof). NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF
MERCHANT ABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not
be valid where such product is used in combination with any other methods of use of the product and of the information referred to

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herein are beyond the control of National Refrigerants. National Refrigerants expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.

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