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Ethylene Oxide
CAS RN:
75-21-8
IdentificationSubstance: Ethylene OxideCAS RN: 75-21-8 Shipping Name/Number: UN 1040; Ethylene oxide STCC: 49 201 08; Ethylene oxide State: liquid gas Color: colorless Odor: fruity/floral/sweet apple-like odor Specific Gravity: floats in water (< 1) Vapor Density: settles in air (> 1) Neurological: agitation lowered mental state unresponsive drowsiness fatigue/weakness dizziness headache numbness/tingling lack of coordination spasms/seizures paralysis Eyes: light sensitivity eye irritation/redness eye swelling tearing impaired vision vision loss Nose: nasal irritation Mouth/Throat: coughing/choking throat irritation Cardiovascular: arrhythmia bradycardia tachycardia hypoxia/cyanosis Respiratory: irregular breathing shortness of breath respiratory arrest resp burning/irritation pulmonary edema coughing/choking hypoxia/cyanosis Gastro/Urinary: abdom. discomfort nausea vomiting diarrhea Skin: peeling/exfoliation itching dry skin skin burns/burning skin swelling blistering rash skin redness numbness/tingling frostbite NFPA704-Health: 3 - Serious NFPA704-Flammability: 4 - Extreme NFPA704-Instability: 3 - Serious NFPA704-Special Hazards: Not Applicable Miscellaneous Categories: Not Applicable DOT Hazard Classifications: Class 2 - Gases Division 2.1 - Flammable gases Division 2.3 - Toxic gases WMDs: Not Applicable Placard: Dangerous - Mixed load/unidentified cargo Division 2.1 - Gases, flammable Division 2.3 - Gases, toxic/poisonous Rail Car: Box car Road Trailer: Mixed Cargo Intermodal Freight Container |