Technical Data Sheet (TDS) · Refrigerant technical reference document
Data version: 2026.09.22 | Generated on: 2026-09-28
Identification
Chemical name
Ethylene
Common designations
R1150
CAS No.
74-85-1
Formula
C2H4
UN No.
UN 1962
GWP
4
ODP
0
Safety class
A3
Family
HC
Regulatory tier
Hydrocarbon (natural refrigerant)
Basic physical properties
Molecular weight (g/mol)
28.054
Triple point temp. (°C)
-169.161
Critical temp. (°C)
9.200
Critical pressure (MPa, abs)
5.0385
Critical density (g/cm³)
0.2142
Acentric factor
0.0866
Vapor relative density (air=1)
0.968
Quality standard
Indicator
Limit
Water
≤10 ppm
Acidity (as HCl)
≤1 ppm (as HCl)
Non-condensable gas
≤1.5 % (v/v, @25°C)
High-boiling residue
≤0.01 %
Particulates (visually clean)
visually clean
Chloride test
pass
Other volatile impurities
≤0.5 %
Per AHRI 700 uniform purity requirements (applies to all refrigerants and blends).
Applications
Used in domestic/commercial refrigeration and chillers; also as blowing agent, aerosol propellant and process refrigerant.
Safety & storage
Highly flammable gas! Store cool and ventilated, strictly away from ignition sources, sparks and heat; use explosion-proof electricals, prevent static discharge and spark from metal impact; cylinders upright and secured.
Supplier
Supplier
Wulachem
Contact
sales@wulachem.cn
Disclaimer
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