Ethylene oxide

Ethylene oxide is liquefied gas representing a colorless transparent liquid produced by oxidizing of gaseous ethylene.

Properties
Appearance
Liquefied gas, colorless transparent liquid
Package
Possibility to load in steel balloons 150, 200 dm3’
Grade
Ethylene oxide treated, ethylene oxide technical
Storage conditions
The product is kept in tanks with excessive pressure of nitrogen 0.7-3.5 kgs/cm2 at maximal temperature +10 ºС.
Shelf life
6 months after the date of manufacture
Transportation
Covered railway, road and water transport, containers. The product may be transported in containers made of corrosion-resistant steel.
Applications
  • Ethylene oxide is used in chemical, petrochemical and other industries. Treated ethylene oxide is used to produce especially pure ethylene glycol. Technical ethylene oxide is used to produce glycols, polyester resins, wetting agents and other purposes.
Manufacturer
  • SIBUR-Neftekhim OJSC
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