| CAS No.: | 74-85-1 |
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| EINECS: | 200-815-3 |
| Constituent: | Industrial Pure Air |
| Grade Standard: | Industrial Grade |
| Chemical Property: | Inflammable Gas |
| Product Name: | Ethylene Gas |
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Audited Supplier Ethylene gas is a naturally occurring plant hormone that plays a crucial role in several physiological processes in plants. It is a simple hydrocarbon gas with the chemical formula C2H4 and is often referred to as the "ripening hormone" due to its ability to promote fruit ripening.
Ethylene is produced by plants during various stages of their life cycle, including seed germination, flowering, fruit ripening, and senescence (aging). It acts as a signaling molecule, regulating processes such as cell expansion, fruit ripening, leaf senescence, and abscission (the shedding of leaves, flowers, or fruits).
In the context of fruit ripening, ethylene triggers and accelerates the process by influencing gene expression and biochemical changes. When a fruit reaches a certain level of maturity, it starts producing ethylene, which then promotes the breakdown of cell walls, conversion of starches into sugars, and softening of the fruit. This is why placing ripe fruits in a confined space can accelerate the ripening process of other fruits, as the ethylene gas they release can stimulate the ripening of nearby fruits.
Ethylene gas is also widely used in agriculture and horticulture. It can be applied artificially to promote uniform fruit ripening, synchronize flowering, or induce the shedding of fruits or leaves. Ethylene is commonly used in the commercial ripening of fruits like bananas, tomatoes, and avocados to ensure consistent ripeness and quality.
Additionally, ethylene has industrial applications beyond agriculture. It is used in the production of plastics, solvents, and various chemical compounds. It is also a byproduct of combustion processes, such as incomplete combustion of fossil fuels or biomass burning.
It's important to note that while ethylene is generally beneficial for plants, excessive exposure to ethylene gas can have negative effects. High concentrations of ethylene can cause premature aging, wilting, leaf abscission, and even death in plants, particularly in sensitive species or during certain stages of growth. Therefore, it is crucial to control and monitor ethylene levels in agricultural and storage environments to prevent unwanted effects on plant materials.
Basic Info.
| DOT Class | 2.1 | Un No | 1962 |
| Cylinder Standard | GB/ISO/DOT | Cylinder Pressure | 12.5MPa/15MPa/20MPa |
| Valve | Qf-30A/Cga350 | Melting Point | -169.4 ºC |
| Appearance | Colorless | Boiling Point | -103.9 ºC |
| Density | 1.178 Kg/M³ | Molecular Weight | 28.06 |
| Transport Package | 10L/40L/47L/50L | Specification | 99.95% |
| Trademark | CMC | Origin | Suzhou,China |
| Trademark | 2901210000 | Production Capacity | 500, 000ton/Year |
| C2H4 - Ethylene | 99.95% min | Units |
| CH4+C2H6 | ≤500ppm | ppm |
| C3 and higher | ≤10 | ppm |
| CO | ≤1 | ppm |
| CO2 | ≤5 | ppm |
| O2 | ≤2 | ppm |
| C2H2 | ≤3 | ppm |
| S | ≤1 | mg/kg |
| H2 | ≤5 | ppm |
| CH3OH | ≤5 | mg/kg |
| C2H6O | ≤1 | mg/kg |
| H2O | ≤5 | ppm |
| Packaging & Shipping | |||
| Product | Ethylene C2H4 | ||
| Package Size | 40Ltr Cylinder | 50Ltr Cylinder | T75 ISO Tank |
| Filling Net Weight/Cyl | 10Kgs | 17Kgs | 9 Tons |
| QTY Loaded in 20'Container | 250 Cyls | 250 Cyls | 1 Unit |
| Total Net Weight | 2.5 Tons | 4.0 Tons | 9 Tons |
| Cylinder Tare Weight | 50Kgs | 55Kgs | 8170kgs |
| Valve | QF-30A / CGA350 | ||
| Company Profile | |||
ShangHai CMC chemical Co.,ltd. is staffed by trained personnel, combine many years experience in Gas industry .We supply cylinder gas, electronic gas, etc ., and the gas holder, panel, valves and fittings and other equipment, parts and engineering services to our customers in China and worldwide; The products are involved in various industrial fields, such as semiconductor chip, solar cell, LED, TFT-LCD, optical fiber, glass, laser, medicine , etc., Our mission is to partner with our global customers to provide support, solutions and quality products that are innovative,reliable, and safe.
Our products mainly include: H2, O2, N2, Ar, CO2, propane, acetylene, helium, laser mixed gas, SiH4, Sih2cl2, SiHCL3, SiCL4, NH3, CF4, NF3, SF6, HCL, N2O, doping mixed gas (TMB, PH3, B2H6) and other electronic gases.
Q: What is the min order?
A: Different products have different min orders. It depends on the kind the gas and the cylinder specifications. Please feel free to contact me directly for your requirement.
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