Welcome to Malaysia Chemical Exporters
Welcome to Malaysia Chemical Exporters
Ethylene Oxide Is A Vital Industrial Chemical Primarily Used In The Production Of Various Chemicals, Including Ethylene Glycol, Which Is Widely Used In The Manufacture Of Polyester Fibers And Resins For Plastic Bottles. It's Also Used As A Sterilizing Agent For Medical Equipment And A Fumigant For Spices. However, It's Crucial To Handle Ethylene Oxide With Care Due To Its Toxicity And Potential Carcinogenicity.
| U.S. Units | SI Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 44.05 | 44.05 |
| Vapor Pressure At 68 °F (20.0 °C) | 21.1 Psia | 145 KPa, Abs |
| Density Of The Gas At 68 °F (20.0 °C) And 21.1 psia (145 KPa, Abs) | 0.1751 Lb/ft3 | 2.804 Kg/m3 |
| Specific Gravity Of The Gas At 70 °F (21.1 °C) And 1 Atm (air = 1) | 1.52 | 1.52 |
| Specific Volume At 70 °F (21.1 °C) And 1 Atm | 8.78 Ft3/lb | 0.548 M3/kg |
| Density Of The Liquid At 68 °F (20.0 °C) And 21.1 Psia (146.0 KPa, Abs) | 54.30 Lb/ft3 | 869.8 Kg/m3 |
| Boiling Point At 1 Atm | 53.3 °F | 11.8 °C |
| Freezing Point | –170.7 °F | –112.6 °C |
| Critical Temperature | 385 °F | 196 °C |
| Critical Pressure | 1043 Psia | 7191 KPa, Abs |
|
Heat Capacity Of The Gas Cp |
0.262 Btu/(lb)(°F) |
1.096 KJ/(kg)(°C) |
| Latent Heat Of Vaporization At 1 Atm | 249 Btu/lb | 578.8 KJ/kg |
| Latent Heat Of Fusion | 50.5 Btu/lb | 117.4 KJ/kg |
| Specific Heat Of The Liquid At 68 °F (20.0 °C) | 0.48 Btu/(lb)(°F) | 2.01 KJ/(kg)(°C) |
| Flash Point | –20 °F | –28.9 °C |
| Flammable Limits In Air (percent By Volume) | 3.0% – 100% | 3.0% – 100% |
| Solubility In Water | completely Miscible | completely Miscible |
