Braskem Ethylene

Braskem America Ethylene is a hydrocarbon intermediate used in chemical manufacturing processes within the industrial sector. Its chemical name is ethylene. This versatile product serves as an intermediate in chemicals production. It finds various end uses, including the production of Polyethylene, resins, and rubber.

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Chemical Name: Ethylene

CAS Number: 74-85-1

End Uses: Ethylene Oxide, Poly Vinyl Chlorides (PVC), Polyethylene, Resins, Rubber, Styrenic Resins, Vinyls

Functions: Intermediate

Physical Form: Gas

Synonyms: Ethene, R-1150

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Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Slightly sweet odor
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Puritymin. 99.9% vol-
Methane + Ethane + Nitrogenmax. 1000ppm volASTM D6159 / Braskem Method
Acetylenemax. 5ppm volASTM D6159
C3 + Heavy Hydrocarbonsmax. 10ppm volASTM D6159
Carbon Monoxidemax. 2ppm volUOP-603
Carbon Dioxidemax. 5ppm volUOP-603
Watermax. 3ppm volBraskem Method
Oxygenmax. 3ppm volBraskem Method
Hydrogenmax. 5ppm volBraskem Method
Methanolmax. 5ppm massASTM D4864
Acetonemax. 5ppm massASTM D4864
Total Sulfurmax. 2ppm massASTM D5453
Ammoniamax. 1ppm massASTM D1426 / Braskem Method, ASTM D6667
Hydrogen Sulfidemax. 2ppm massASTM D5504
Nitrogen Oxidesmax. 5ppm massBraskem Method

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards