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Ethylene Oxide

CAS RN: 75-21-8

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Decomposition

Liquid ethylene oxide is not detonable, but the vapor may be readily initiated into explosive decomposition.

Bretherick, L. Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards. 4th ed. Boston, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd., 1990. 272.

Explosive decomposition may occur.

Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials. 13 ed. Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association, 2002. 49-76.

Decompostion products are explosive.

ITII. Toxic and Hazardous Industrial Chemicals Safety Manual. Tokyo, Japan: The International Technical Information Institute, 1988. 666.

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