It is a key raw material in the production of various chemicals and plastics, including polyethylene, ethylene glycol, and other polymers. Ethylene is also used in the agricultural industry as a plant hormone to regulate fruit ripening.
Ethylene is primarily obtained from natural gas or crude oil through processes like steam cracking and is a fundamental building block in the petrochemical industry.
Despite its industrial importance, ethylene is highly flammable and poses risks of fire and explosion when mixed with air in certain concentrations. In confined spaces, it can also displace oxygen, leading to potential asphyxiation hazards, making rapid detection of leaks crucial for safeguarding both property and personnel.
Colourless gas with a sweet odour
Highly flammable
Used in chemical production and agriculture
Can displace oxygen in confined spaces
Potential fire and explosion hazard
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