Ethylene (C₂H₄) is a flammable hydrocarbon gas widely used in petrochemical production, polymer manufacturing, calibration gas mixtures, controlled fruit ripening, and low-temperature refrigeration. BluNet supplies ethylene gas in 99.5% and 99.95% purity grades, with cylinder sizes, valve configurations, and export packaging adapted to customer requirements.
For industrial and international supply, BluNet can provide ethylene gas in standard high-pressure cylinders and customized packaging according to the application, destination market, and applicable cylinder requirements.
Ethylene Gas Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Gas Name | Ethylene |
| Chemical Formula | C₂H₄ |
| CAS Number | 74-85-1 |
| EINECS Number | 200-815-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 28.054 g/mol |
| Boiling Point | −103.7°C at approximately 1.013 bar |
| Flammability Range in Air | Approximately 2.7%–36% by volume |
| UN Number | UN 1962 |
Ethylene Gas Purity Grades
BluNet supplies ethylene gas in different purity grades for industrial processing and specialty gas applications. The required purity depends on the customer’s process, analytical requirements, and application.
| Purity | Typical Applications |
|---|---|
| 99.5% | Industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, and general-purpose applications. |
| 99.95% | Calibration gas mixtures, laboratories, and applications requiring higher purity. |
Depending on the specification, impurity requirements may include controls for oxygen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, moisture, methane, ethane, acetylene and nitrogen. Please provide your required purity and impurity limits when requesting a quotation.
Ethylene Gas Cylinder Supply
BluNet supplies ethylene gas in cylinder configurations suitable for industrial, laboratory and export requirements.
| Supply Option | Typical Configuration |
|---|---|
| Cylinder Capacity | 40–50 L typical range |
| Purity | 99.5% / 99.95% or customer-specified grade |
| Valve | According to customer and destination-market requirements |
| Cylinder Standard | Available according to applicable market and project requirements |
| Packaging | Individual or palletized export packaging as required |
For export orders, cylinder specifications, valve connections, labeling, documentation and transport requirements should be confirmed before production and shipment.
Major Applications of Ethylene Gas
Ethylene is an important feedstock and intermediate in the chemical and petrochemical industries. Its major applications include:
- Polyethylene production – ethylene is the principal monomer used to manufacture polyethylene.
- Ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol – used as an important feedstock for producing ethylene oxide and downstream chemicals such as ethylene glycol.
- Vinyl chloride and PVC production – ethylene is used in the production chain for vinyl chloride and related polymers.
- Ethylbenzene and styrene production – ethylene reacts with benzene to produce ethylbenzene, which is an important precursor to styrene.
- Chemical intermediates – used as a feedstock for a range of industrial chemicals.
- Calibration gas mixtures – used as a component in analytical and environmental calibration gas mixtures.
- Fruit ripening – controlled ethylene concentrations are used in commercial fruit-ripening systems.
- Low-temperature refrigeration – ethylene is also known as refrigerant R-1150 and can be used in specialized low-temperature refrigeration systems.
Ethylene Gas Safety
Ethylene is highly flammable. Store and handle cylinders in well-ventilated areas, away from heat and ignition sources. Use compatible equipment and fittings, and follow the applicable SDS, cylinder and transportation regulations.
Why Source Ethylene Gas from BluNet?
- Purity: 99.5% and 99.95% grades
- Cylinders: 40–50 L configurations and other options
- Custom valves: Available according to requirements
- Export supply: Packaging and documentation for international shipments
- Application support: Specification and configuration assistance