Ethylene (C2H4)
Ethylene (C2H4) is a colourless gas which is highly flammable with a Lower Explosive Limit of 2.7% in air. Studies have indicated a low toxicity of ethylene and no risk to human health has been identified.
It is naturally occurring, but it can also occur as a result of combustion and is manufactured by industrial processes from Methane and petroleum. It has a slight ‘musky, sweet’ odour. Some fruit will produce (C2H4) as ripening begins. Apples and pears are examples of fruit that produce ethylene with ripening. It is responsible for the changes in texture, softening, colour, and other processes involved in ripening.
5.53 °C
80.1 °C
-Toxic
Pungent, Irritating
Colourless
Heavier than air
1st: 0.2ppm 2nd: 0.5ppm
Where is Ethylene (C2H4) Used?
C2H4 is widely used in the chemical industry. Polyethylenes of various density and melt flow account for more than 50% of world Ethylene demand. The primary use of polyethylene is in:
- film applications for packaging, carrier bags and trash liners.
- injection moulding
- pipe extrusion
- wire, cable sheathing and insulation,
- extrusion coating of paper and cardboard.
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Industrial Refrigeration
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IGD’s Ethylene Gas Detector Options:
Here at IGD we have a wide range of ethylene gas detector technologies available. These include our industry leading 2-Wire Addressable 750 series ethylene gas detectors. We can provide our ethylene gas detector in the following formats:
- 2-Wire™ safe area addressable Ehtlyene gas detector
- 2- Wire™ addressable ATEX C2H4 gas detector
- 2-Wire™ Addressable Aspirated ethylene gas detector
- Legacy 4-20mA analogue detector
- Options for PID and ElectroChemical sensors
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