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  • '''Ethylene''' is a hydrocarbon which is a colorless flammable gas. It is used in the manufacture of a wide range of chemicals and is an impor ...hydrocarbon with the formula C2H4 or H2C=CH2. It is a colorless flammable gas that is slightly sweet and musky in odor. It is the simplest alkene, and is
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  • ...O. It is a colorless and flammable gas with a faintly sweet odor. Ethylene oxide is used primarily to produce other chemicals, including [[antifreeze]], [[d Ethylene oxide is produced by the [[oxidation]] of [[ethylene]] in the presence of [[oxygen]] or air, and a silver-based [[catalyst]]. Th
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  • ...ariety of materials, including [[polypropylene]], acrylonitrile, propylene oxide, and oxo-alcohols. ...similar manner, propylene is produced in the [[steam cracking]] of natural gas liquids.
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  • '''Propene''', also known as '''propylene''' or '''methyl ethylene''', is an unsaturated organic compound having the chemical formula C3H6. It Propene is a colorless gas with a slightly sweet smell. It is highly flammable and easily ignited by h
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  • ...colorless gas at room temperature with a sweet, ether-like odor. Ethylene oxide is used primarily to produce other chemicals, including [[antifreeze]], [[d Chloroethylene oxide is produced by the direct oxidation of [[ethylene]] in the presence of a silver catalyst at a temperature between 200-300°C
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  • '''Olefiant Gas''' ...r ethene, is a hydrocarbon which has the formula C2H4. It is a colorless [[gas]] with a faint sweet and musky odor when pure. It is the simplest [[alkene]
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  • ...e. It is miscible in [[water]], [[alcohol]], [[ether]], [[acetone]], and [[ethylene glycol]]. DEG is used as a solvent, as a low-volatility [[hydraulic fluid]] Diethylene glycol is produced by the partial [[hydrolysis]] of [[ethylene oxide]]. Depending on the conditions, varying amounts of DEG and related [[glycol
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  • * [[Ethylene oxide]]: This is a gas that is highly effective at sterilizing medical equipment. It is often used ...atory problems, and other health issues. Some sterilants, such as ethylene oxide, are also known to be carcinogenic.
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  • Ethanolamine is primarily produced by the reaction of [[ethylene oxide]] with [[ammonia]], a process that can yield mono-, di-, and triethanolamin ...ticularly those of the chlorophenoxy family. Additionally, it is used in [[gas treatment]] processes for scrubbing acid gases due to its ability to absorb
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  • ...il and gas industry]], and as a component in the manufacture of [[ethylene oxide]].
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  • ...hylene glycol|polyethylene glycol]] family, which are polymers of ethylene oxide. The number 3350 refers to the average molecular weight of the compound. Common side effects of PEG 3350 include bloating, nausea, gas, and upset stomach. Serious side effects are rare, but may include trouble
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  • * [[Gas sterilization]]: Ethylene oxide or hydrogen peroxide.
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  • ...t belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs nat * '''[[chlorine dioxide]]''' - an explosive gas (clo2) used chiefly in bleaching paper or starch or soap or flour and in wa
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  • * '''[[Gas chromatography (GC)]]''' - An analytical method used to separate and analyz * '''[[Ideal gas law]]''' - The equation of state of a hypothetical ideal gas. It is a good approximation to the behavior of many gases under many condit
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  • *'''[[Ethylene Oxide Gas]]''' - is a colorless liquid below 51.7°F, or a gas that has an ether-like odor at concentrations above 700 parts per million ( ...ser in which the active medium is a short-lived molecule containing a rare gas such as xenon and a halogen such as chlorine.
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  • * [[Alkylene oxide adducts of alkyl alcohols/phosphate esters of same, mixture]] * [[Beta-caryophyllene oxide]]
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  • * '''[[Acetylene]]''' -  a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis * '''[[Aluminum oxide]]''' -  any of various forms of aluminum oxide occurring naturally as corundum
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  • * '''[[Alkenes, ethylene-manuf.-by-product piperylene-cut, polymd.]]''' * '''[[Aluminum calcium oxide]]'''
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  • * '''[[ammonia]]''' - a pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (nh3); a water solution of ammonia ...able gas used in organic synthesis and to dope transistors and as a poison gas in warfare
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  • * [[Arterial blood gas test]] * [[Blood gas test]]
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