SAFETY DATA SHEET

Safety Data Sheet in accordance with UN GHS Purple Book

CAP SDS 01 Ethylene (Rev.00)

ISSUED DATE : 09 Jan 2015

SECTION-1. IDENTIFICATION
Product/Material
Recommended Use

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Manufacturer
Head Office

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Plant
Emergency contact (24 hrs)
Additional Information

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Ethylene
Raw material for chemicals and petrochemical application, Production of
polyethylene, ethylene copolymers, chemical synthesis etc.
PT. CHANDRA ASRI PETROCHEMICAL Tbk (CAP)
Wisma Barito Pacific, Tower A, 7th floor, Jl. Letjend S. Parman, Kav.62-63. Jakarta
11410, Indonesia.
Jl Raya Anyer Km.123, Ciwandan, Cilegon 42447, Indonesia. Ph: 62-254-601501
[email protected], Ph: 62-254-601829, 601501 Ext 1232
[email protected], Ph: +62-254-601501 Ext 1869, 1616

SECTION-2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification

Hazard statements

Pictogram (Hazard Symbols)

Signal Word
Precautionary Statements

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Flammable Gas: Category 1 Refrigerated liquefied gases Target organ toxicant

(central nervous system, Narcotic effects): Category 3
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Contains gas under pressure; may explode
if Heated Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects May be fatal if swallowed
and enters airways Harmful if swallowed May cause cancer May cause
genetic defects May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes serious eye
irritation Causes skin irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause
respiratory irritation.

DANGER
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions
have been read and understood Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot
surfaces No Smoking Keep container tightly closed Keep cool Ground/bond
container and receiving equipment Use explosion - proof electrical /ventilating/
lighting/ equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measure
against static discharge Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye
protection/face protection Use personal protective equipment as required Do not
eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wash thoroughly after handling
Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION-3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Identity
Common Name
Concentration
Safety Data Sheet 01 Ethylene

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Ethylene
Ethylene (C2H4)
99.95 % vol

CAS No : 74-85-1
Impurities : 0.05 % vol
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SECTION-4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

General

Skin

Inhalation

Eyes

Ingestion
Note to Physician

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DANGER! Extremely cold, flammable liquid and gas under pressure. Can perform
explosive mixtures with air. Can cause severe frostbite. May cause dizziness and
drowsiness. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not puncture or incinerate
container. Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing may required
by rescue workers. Evaporates readily and forms cold fogs heavier than air and
explosive mixture with air. Contact with liquefied gas may cause frostbite. In case of
health troubles or doubts, seek medical advice immediately and show this Safety
Data Sheet where possible. Ensure activity of vitally important functions until the
arrival of doctor (artificial respiration, inhalation of oxygen, heart massage). If patient
is unconscious, or in case of danger of black out (aspychia), transport patient in a
stabilized position. In case of first-degree burns (painful redness), and second
degree burns (painful blisters), cool the affected area with cold running water for a
long time. In case of third degree burns (redness, cracking pale skin, usually without
pain), do not cool affected skin, dress the area with sterile dry gauze only.
More affected individual to non-contaminated air. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband to facilitate breathing. Seek immediate medical attention
if the individual is not breathing, is unconscious or if any other symptoms persist.
WARNING: Contact through mouth-to-mouth resuscitation may pose a secondary
risk to the rescuer. Avoid mouth-to-mouth contact by using a mouth shield or guard
to perform artificial respiration.
For skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water. DO NOT USE HOT
WATER. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop or persist. Thaw frostbite
slowly with lukewarm water. DO NOT RUB affected area. Do not pull off adherent
clothing or objects. Seek medical attention at once
If can be done safely remove contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with cold water
for at least 15 minutes, while holding eyelids open. DO NOT USE HOT WATER.
Seek medical attention if symptoms develop or persist.
Not applicable (gas)
Treat unconsciousness, frostbite, nausea, hypotension, seizures and cardiac
arrhythmia in the conventional manner. Administer oxygen by mask if there is
respiratory distress. Treatment of overexposure should be direct at controlling the
symptoms and clinical condition of a patient. After adequate first aid, no further
treatment is necessary unless symptoms reappear.

SECTION-5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammable Properties

Extremely flammable. Gas/air mixtures are explosive. In case of leakage high risk of
fire. The gas is heavier than air and may travel along the ground ignition is possible.
Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Keep containers away from source
of heat or fire. Highly explosive in the presence of sparks, fire, heat and oxidizing
agents.

Extinguishing Media
Suitable Extinguishing Media

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, and water fog. Do not use water jets. Foam
cover may help suppress evolution of flammable gas. Use massive quantities of
water to cool fire-exposed containers and to protect personnel. Do not attempt to
extinguish a leaking gas fire unless leak source can be isolated and shut off. Let
uncontrolled fire burn off.
Do not use water jet.

Safety Data Sheet 01 Ethylene

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Specific Hazards in Case of Fire

Hazardous Combustion Products :

Upon combustion, this products emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and/or low
molecular weight hydrocarbons.

Special Protective Equipment and Precaution for Fire Fighter

Special Protective Equipment
Precautions for Fire- Fighter

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Full-face self-contained breathing apparatus, thermal protective clothing.

Keep unnecessary personnel away. Pipeline and container explosion hazards are
extremely high when this product had exposed to heat or flame. May explode when
heated or involved in a fire. Use massive quantities of water to cool fire-exposed
pipelines or containers. Immediately withdraw in case of fire and tank venting or heat
discoloration of a tank. Vapors may travel to some distant source of ignition and
flash back. Be aware of possibility re-ignition. When pressure in a container needs to
be controlled, consider setting up emergency isolation and evacuation for at least
800m. If tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1,600m in all directions. Let
uncontrolled fires burn off. Fire fighter should wear full-face, self-contained breathing
apparatus and thermal protective clothing. Avoid inhaling any smoke and
combustion materials Remove and clean or destroy any contaminated clothing.
Cools containers with flooding quantities of water until well after the fire is out.
Control runoff waters to prevent entry into ditches, sewers, drains, underground or
confined spaces and waterways.

SECTION-6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions

Environmental Precautions
Methods and Materials for
Containment and Cleaning up

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Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is

prove safe.
Avoid entry of product into drains, sewers, or waterways
Evacuate area. Ensure adequate air ventilation. Do not touch spilled material. No
smoking or open flames permitted in storage, use or handling areas. Eliminate
ignition sources. Dissipate static electricity during transfer or processing by proper
earthing (grounding) and bonding of containers and equipment.

SECTION-7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling

Conditions for Safe Storage,

including Incompatibilities

Safety Data Sheet 01 Ethylene

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is

prove safe. Keep locked up or secured. This material can be stored ad a flammable
gas or liquid depending on the temperature and pressure. Handle in fully enclosed,
grounded, properly designed and approved transfer and storage systems. Use with
adequate ventilation. Avoid inhalation. Keep away from uncontrolled heat and
incompatible materials. Ground all material handling and transfer equipment to
dissipate build-up of static electricity. Wear suitable protective equipment including
thermally protective gloves. No smoking or open flames permitted in storage, use or
handling areas. If used in refrigeration, check drains are they not plugged and valves
are working and not plugged by ice formed from the vaporizing liquid.
Storage area should be clearly identify, well illuminated, clear of obstruction and
accessible only to trained and authorized personnel. Store in grounded, properly
designed and approved pressure containers and away from incompatible materials.
Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame, or any other ignition source.
Store according to applicable codes or regulations for liquefied pressurized gases as
applicable to: cylinders, vessels, piping, building, rooms, cabinets, allowable
quantities and minimum storage distance. Have appropriate extinguishing capability
in storage area (e.g. sprinkler system, portable fire extinguishers) and flammable
gas detectors. Storage pressure vessels should be above ground and dike. Keep
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cylinders secure while in storage or in transportation.

See Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection for appropriate Personal Protective Equipments. See
Section 10 for information on Incompatibilities

SECTION-8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Information on the System
Design

Engineering methods include mechanical ventilation (dilution and local exhaust)

process or personal enclosure, remote and automated operation, control of process
conditions, leak detection and repair systems, and other process modifications.
Ensure all exhaust ventilation system are discharge to outdoors, away from air
intakes and ignition sources. Supply sufficient replacement air to make up for air
removed by exhaust systems. Administrative (procedure) controls and use of
personal protective equipment may also be required. Personal protective equipment
should not be considered a long-term solution to exposure control. Persons in ill
health where such illness would be aggravated by exposure to product should not
be allowed to work with or handle this product.

Exposure Limits
Component Name (CAS No)

Reference

Ethylene (74-85-1)

ACGIH

Ventilation
Respiratory Protection

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Hand Protection

Eyes Protection

Skin Protection

TWA
ppm
200

STEL
mg/m
230

ppm
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mg/m
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Control airborne concentrations below the exposure guidelines

If engineering controls and ventilation is not sufficient to prevent build-up of aerosols
or vapor and/or oxygen concentrations are low, appropriate air supplied breathing
apparatus should be use
Use impervious gloves designed to prevent freezing of body tissues if contact with
liquefied gas is possible. Wear chemical-resistant safety footwear with good traction
to prevent slipping.
Wear safety glasses. Use of chemical goggles under a full-face shield is
recommended if contact with liquefied vapor is possible.
Work clothing that sufficiently prevents skin contact and prevents freezing of body
tissues if contact with liquefied gas is possible should been worn, such as coveralls
and/or long sleeves and pants. Fire resistant (i.e., Nomex) or natural fibber clothing
(i.e., cotton or wool) is recommended. Synthetic clothing can generate static
electricity and would not recommend where flammable vapor releases may occur.

SECTION-9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State and
Appearance
Color

Gas at ambient conditions,

liquid under pressure
Colorless

Odor
Odor Threshold
pH
Boiling Point/Boiling
Range
Melting Point
Flash Point
Auto-ignition
Flammable Classification
Lower Flammable
(explosion) Limit
Upper Flammable
(explosion) Limit

Gassy/Aromatic
270 600 ppm
Not Applicable

Safety Data Sheet 01 Ethylene

-103.77 C
-169.15OC
O
-136 C
O
450 ~ 490 C
3F
2.7%

Oxidizing Properties
Explosive Properties

May react with strong

oxidizing agents.
Explosion class IIB

Evaporation Rate
Solubility (water)
O
Relative Density at 104 C
Partition Coefficient
(Octanol/Water Log Pow)

Not Applicable
Negligible (131 mg/l at 25OC)
0.5678 (water=1)

Viscosity

1.06 cSt at -170OC

Evaporation
Relative Vapor Density
Additional Physical and
Chemical properties

Immediate at 20 C
0.975 (air=1)
No additional information
available

1.13

36%
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SECTION-10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability

Possibility of Hazardous reaction

& Hazardous Polymerization
Conditions to Avoid
Substances to Avoid

Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Special Remarks

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This product is moderately reactive, and may polymerize, decompose, or become

self-reactive under certain conditions of shock, high temperatures, high pressures,
or contamination.
Hazardous polymerization can occur at elevated temperature and pressure in the
presence of a catalyst
Keep away from heat, spark, or open flame.
Product can react with water to form hydrates. Avoid strong acids, strong oxidizing
agents, chlorine, halogens, organic peroxides, ozone and nitrogen dioxide. Many
materials become brittle after contact with liquefied gases and hoses periodically to
ensure integrity and compatibility.
Upon decomposition, this product emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and/or low
molecular weight hydrocarbons.
Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. May polymerize explosively when
heated or involved in a fire. May react vigorously with oxidizing agents. Liquefied
gas may explode on contact with hot water (45OC 75OC).

SECTION-11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity

4h inhalation-rat LC50
Repeated Dose Toxicity

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Chronic Toxicity Carcinogenicity

Special Remarks on Other Toxic

Effect on Humans

This product has not considered toxic. Ethylene gas is not irritating to the skin and
eyes. The liquefied form will cause freezing burns (frostbite) to the eyes and skin. At
very high exposures, ethylene gas produces an aesthetic effect. Excessive
exposures may cause headache, muscular weakness, dizziness, nausea, loss of
condition and in extreme conditions coma and possibly death. High concentrations
may trigger heartbeat irregularities. Excessive amounts in the air in a enclosed
space will decrease the amount of oxygen and may cause asphyxiation.
>57,000ppm
Ethylene is relatively inactive biologically and essentially non-toxic; therefore, the
major hazard is the exclusion of an adequate supply of oxygen to the lungs.
Inhalation of ethylene by Sprague Dawley rats, in concentrations of 0, 300, 1000,
3000 and 10,000 ppm, 6 hours/day, 5 days/week for 14 weeks, were not found to
cause any toxic effects.
ACGIH A4 Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen OSHA - / IARC - Group 3
Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans NTP - /
Ethylene is a simple asphyxiate. Oxygen levels should maintained at greater than
19.5 percent at normal atmospheric pressure. High concentrations of ethylene to
exclude an adequate supply of oxygen to the lung causes dizziness, deeper
breathing due to air hunger, possible nausea and eventual unconsciousness

SECTION-12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Eco toxicity Acute Toxicity

Mobility
Persistence and Degradability
Air

Safety Data Sheet 01 Ethylene

Fish: LC50: 126.012 mg/l 96 h Daphnia magna: LC/EC50 62.482 mg/l 48 h

Green algae: EC50 30.327 mg/l 96 h
Gas at ambient conditions
Ethylene (gas) is degraded by ozone, nitrate radicals, or photo chemically produced
hydroxyl radicals. The lifetime of ethylene in the atmosphere ranges from 0.4 to 4
days, and is strongly dependent on the amount of sunlight. BioHCwin v1.01 predicts
that the half-life of ethylene will be 2.905 days on the basis of the presence of an
alkenyl hydrogen functional group
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Soil
Water

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Bioaccumulation Potential
Biodegradation Potential

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Environmental Adverse Effects

Gas may permeate through

Ethylene may oxidize to ethylene oxide in soil and water. Volatilization is the major
environmental process in soil and water. Product is highly volatile and will partition
rapidly to air on release to land or water. Product is largely insoluble in water, and
evaporated rapidly from surface soils and water.
Bio concentration potential is low. Long Pow is 1.13 (ethylene)
Biodegradation, hydrolysis, bio concentration, and adsorption are not major process
for ethylene. Pure culture studies suggest that ethylene could be susceptible to
microbial degradation.
Not toxic. This product is not consider harmful to aquatic life, and has limited
absorption into soil and sediment. Ethylene is a natural plant hormone produced by
plants at all stages of growth in varying amounts. Terrestrial plants such as fruit,
flowers and nursery stock show diverse effect from ethylene exposure. For example,
grasses and grassy vegetable such as lettuce are resistant to ethylene. However,
several species of flowers (orchids, carnations, etc), and vegetables such as
tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, beans and pears are sensitive to ethylene exposure.
Under certain conditions, emissions may contribute to photochemical formation of
ground level ozone and possible smog formation.

SECTION-13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal
The use, mixing or processing of this product may alter this product. Since emptied containers retain product, material
residue, follow safe handling/label warnings even after container was been emptied. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF
BY UNCONTROLLED IGNITION.
See Section7: Handling and Storage and Section 8: Exposure controls/Personal Protection for additional handling information that may be applicable for safe
handling and the protection of employees.

Waste generator is advised to carefully consider hazardous properties and control measures needed for other materials
that may be found in the waste
SECTION-14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number
UN Proper Shipping name

1038
Ethylene, Refrigerated Liquid

Transport Hazard Class

Road (ADR)/Rail (RID)/Water (ADNR)

IMDG class (Marine Transport)
ICAO/IATA class (Air Transport)
None
No

Packing Group
Marine Pollutant

2 (2.1 flammable gas)

2 (2.1 flammable gas)
2 (2.1 flammable gas)

SECTION-15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Regulatory Information

PERMENLH RI No. 3 Year 2008: Tata Cara Pemberian Simbol dan Label Bahan
Berbahaya dan Beracun.
PERMENPERIN RI No. 87/M-IND/PER/9/2009: Sistem Harmonisasi Global
Klasifikasi dan Label pada Bahan kimia.
KEPMENAKER 187/Men/1999 Pengendalian Bahan Kimia Berbahaya

SECTION-16. OTHER INFORMATION

Training Advice

Recommended Uses

Safety Data Sheet 01 Ethylene

Personnel handling the product need to be demonstrably with its hazardous

properties, with health and environmental protection principles related to the product
and first aid principles
THE PRODUCT IS RESTRICTED TO PROFESSIONAL USAGE. Ensure all
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national/local regulations are observed. Ensure operators understand the

flammability hazard. The hazard of asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be
stressed during operator training. This Safety Data Sheet has been established in
accordance with the applicable European. Directives and applies to all countries that
have translated the Directives in their national laws. Details given in this document
are believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Whilst proper care has been
taken in the preparation of this document, no liability for injury or damage resulting
from its use can be accepted. Although reasonable care has been taken in the
preparation of this document, we extend no warranties and make no representations
as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein, and assume
no responsibility regarding the suitability of this information for the users intended
purposes or for the consequences of its use. Each individual should make a
determination as to the suitability of the information for their particular purpose.
NFPA Hazard Rating for Ethylene
NFPA Code

Health-1

Exposure would cause irritation with only minor residual injury

Flammability-4

Material will rapidly or completely vaporize at normal atmospheric pressure

and temperature, or is readily dispersed in air and will burn readily

Reactivity-2

Undergoes violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures,

reacts violently with water, or may form explosive mixtures with water

Abbreviations that may have been used in this document:

ACGIH :
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist
ADNR :
European Agreement concerning the Intl Carriage of Dangerous Goods by inland Waterways
ADR :
European Agreement concerning the Intl Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
CAS :
Chemical Abstract Service
EPA :
Environmental Protection Agency
EU :
European Union
IATA :
International Air Transport Association
ICAO :
International Civil Aviation Organization
IMDG :
International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO :
International Maritime Organization
LC50 :
Lethal Concentration, concentration of chemical which kills 50% of a sample population
LD50 :
Lethal Dose, dose of a chemical which kills 50% of a sample population
NFPA :
National Fire Protection Association
NTP :
National Toxicology Program
PSHA :
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
RID :
International Rule for Transportation of Dangerous Substance by Railway
TLV :
Threshold Limit Value
TWA :
Time Weighted Averages
THE INFORMATION EXPRESSED HEREIN IS THOSE OF QUALIFIED CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE ANT THAT THE INFORMATION
IS SUFFICIENT OF ALL CASES. USERS SHOULD CONSIDER THE DATA AS A SUPPLEMENT TO OTHER INFORMATION AND SHOULD MAKE
INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION OF ITS SUITABILITY, THEIR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS AND OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
TO ASSURE PROPER USE AND DISPOSAL OF THE MATERIAL. RESPONSIBILITY FOR USAGE, STORAGE, HANDLING AND DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN, WHETHER ALONE, OR IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE, IS THAT OF THE PURCHASER
AND/OR END-USER. CAP MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THESE DATA OR THE RESULT
TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF. CAP ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT
DESCRIBED HEREIN.

Safety Data Sheet 01 Ethylene

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