Ethylene oxide 1M in MeOH PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C2H4O
Molecular Weight:  44.05 g/mol
CAS Number: 75-21-8

Properties

Vapour pressure 1095 mmHg at 20 °C
Assay Purity >=99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.3597
B pt. 10.7 °C
M pt. ?111 °C
Density 0.792 g/cm³
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H301 + H311 + H331,H314,H340,H350,H360FD,H370,H373
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P210 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29101000
Flash point <-17.7?
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1040

Description

Application
It is used primarily as a chemical intermediate and in controlled industrial settings for sterilization of heat-sensitive medical equipment.

Purpose
Its purpose is to enable sterilization or chemical synthesis where ethylene oxides strong reactivity is required.

General Description
Ethylene oxide solution is a solution containing ethylene oxide (CHO) a highly reactive and volatile chemical compound.