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Identification

Chemical structure
Display Name:
Ethylene oxide
EC Number:
200-849-9
EC Name:
Ethylene oxide
CAS Number:
75-21-8
Molecular formula:
C2H4O
IUPAC Name:
oxirane

Type of Substance

Composition:
mono-constituent substance
Origin:
organic

Substance Identifiers open all close all

  • 200-849-9
  • 75-21-8
  • diethylene oxide
  • diethylyne oxide
  • epoxyethane
  • ethylene oxide
  • oxirane
  • 1, 2- Epoxyethane
  • 1,2 Epoxyethane
  • 1,2-Epoxyethane
  • 1,2-Epoxyethane
  • CHINT: EO
  • CHINT: EO
  • Cremophor polymer
  • DOW Ethylene Oxide
  • Dihydooxirene
  • Dihydrooxirene
  • Dihydroxooxirene
  • Dimethylene oxide
  • Dimethylene oxide
  • EO
  • ETHYLENE OXIDE
  • Epoxyethane
  • Ethene Oxide
  • Ethene oxide
  • Ethleneoxy (6Cl)
  • Ethylene Oxide
  • Ethylene Oxide (8CI)
  • Ethylene Oxide (8CL)
  • Ethylene Oxide (8Cl)
  • Ethylene Oxide (EO)
  • Ethylene oxide
  • Ethylene oxide
  • Ethylene oxide (8CI)
  • Ethylene oxide (8Cl)
  • EthyleneOxy (6Cl)
  • Ethyleneoxy (6CI)
  • Ethyleneoxy (6Cl)
  • Ethylenoxid
  • Ethylenoxide
  • Etyleneoxy (6CI)
  • Etylenoxid
  • HEC
  • Makrogel 6000
  • Not relevant, the substance is imported and placed on the market only bound in a polymer
  • O0825
  • Oxacyclopropane
  • Oxane
  • Oxidoethane
  • Oxiran
  • Oxirane
  • Oxirane
  • Oxirane (9CI)
  • Oxirane (9CL)
  • Oxirane (9Cl)
  • Oxirene, Dihydro
  • Oxirene, dihydro
  • Oxirene, dihydro-
  • PEG 400
  • PEO
  • Phase I REACH Expertenentscheidung
  • Phase I REACH Kandidat
  • Pluronic polymer
  • Resin 8020 A
  • Resin 8020 B
  • Resin 8095 A
  • Resin 8095 A-LP
  • Resin SG 95 A
  • Resin SG 95 A-LP
  • Resin SG 95 NA
  • This substance is a monomer in an imported polymer, therefore no trade names are available and/or relevant.
  • Vinkocell
  • W1
  • dimethylene oxide
  • dimethylene oxide
  • epoxyethane
  • epoxyethane
  • epoxyethane
  • ethylene oxide
  • ethylene oxide
  • ethylene oxide
  • ethylene oxide HP
  • oxirane
  • oxirane
  • Oxirane
    (IUPAC name)

    Compositions

    Boundary Composition(s) open all close all

    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane

    Legal Entity Composition(s) open all close all

    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    other: not relevant, as the substance is a monomer imported via finished products


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    other: gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    other: gaseous


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    other: not relevant, as the substance is a monomer imported via finished products


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    liquid


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    other: not relevant, as the substance is a monomer imported via finished products


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    liquid


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    other: monomer of polymer imported


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    liquid


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    liquid


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    liquid


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    other: polymer form


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    other: Imported as polymer


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    Degree of purity:
    >= 99.94 - <= 99.99 % (w/w)


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    Impurity 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Acetaldehyde
    EC Number:
    200-836-8
    EC Name:
    Acetaldehyde
    CAS Number:
    75-07-0
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    acetaldehyde
    Impurity 2
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Acetic acid
    EC Number:
    200-580-7
    EC Name:
    Acetic acid
    CAS Number:
    64-19-7
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O2
    IUPAC Name:
    acetic acid


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane
    State Form:
    gas


    Constituent 1
    Chemical structure
    Reference substance name:
    Ethylene oxide
    EC Number:
    200-849-9
    EC Name:
    Ethylene oxide
    CAS Number:
    75-21-8
    Molecular formula:
    C2H4O
    IUPAC Name:
    oxirane

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