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Ethylene oxide has many industrial uses. The main use is to help produce other chemicals such as the materials needed to make antifreeze, polyester, detergents, soaps, and paint thinners.

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What is specific gravity of ethylene oxide?

The specific gravity of ethylene oxide is approximately 0.887 at 68°F (20°C).


Is ethylene Oxide organic or inorganic?

Ethylene oxide is considered an organic compound because it contains carbon atoms in its chemical structure.


What section of the ERG do I look in for etheline oxide not involving fire?

You would find information on how to handle ethylene oxide in the "Emergency Response Guidebook" under guide number 126. This guide provides instructions for responding to incidents involving ethylene oxide that do not involve fire.


How is alcohol made from crude oil?

I'm editing this answer because it was incorrect: alcohol that is used for fuel IS usually made from petroleum. While the ethanol in beverages is made by fermentation of grains or other sugar sources, the ethanol that is produced for fuel, solvents, and other industrial purposes is made from the petroleum product ethylene, which is cheaper than fermentation. This is accomplished by ethylene hydration, represented by this chemical formula: C2H4(g) + H2O(g) → CH3CH2OH(l) Methanol (another gasoline additive and also racing fuel) is produced from the methane in natural gas. It would be appropriate to call both of these fossil fuels.


What are the names of petrochemical feedstock products?

Glycol ethers, ethylene, poly ethylene, ethylene oxide, ethanol, propylene, iso propyl alcohal, acrylonitrile, polypropylene, propylene oxide.. these are some examples for petrochemical feed stock products.

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Are ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol monomers polymers or neither?

Polyethylene oxide and polyethylene glycol are both known polymers. Ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol are, therefore, monomeric.


What is specific gravity of ethylene oxide?

The specific gravity of ethylene oxide is approximately 0.887 at 68°F (20°C).


What mass in grams of ethylene oxide is needed to react with 10 g of water?

To calculate the mass of ethylene oxide needed to react with 10 g of water, you need to determine the molar ratio of water to ethylene oxide in the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. Once you have the molar ratio, you can use it to calculate the mass of ethylene oxide needed. The molar mass of ethylene oxide is 44.05 g/mol.


What does ethene plus carbon dioxide make?

Ethene (ethylene) plus carbon dioxide can react to form ethylene carbonate through a chemical process called organic carbonation. This reaction is often used in the synthesis of organic carbonates, which have various industrial applications.


What is the name of the gas used in gas sterilization?

Formaldehyde Ethylene oxide Betapropiolactone


Is ethylene Oxide organic or inorganic?

Ethylene oxide is considered an organic compound because it contains carbon atoms in its chemical structure.


Is Ethylene Oxide a element compound or mixture?

Compound


What is Ethylene oxide used for?

Ethylene oxide is primarily used as a sterilizing agent for medical equipment, food products, and cosmetics. It is also used in the production of chemicals such as ethylene glycol, which is used in antifreeze and polyester production. Additionally, ethylene oxide is used in the fumigation of spices and grains to control pests.


How do you sterilize tissues taken from patients in hospitals?

ethylene oxide


What chemical can ripen fruits?

Frequently is used the ethylene oxide.


What is the viscosity of ethylene oxide at 20 degrees Celsius?

The viscosity of ethylene oxide at 20 degrees Celsius is approximately 0.35 centipoise.


Is ethylene petroleum?

No. It is produced from either ethylene oxide (an epoxide) or ethylene glycol (an alchohol). Petroleum is composed of tens, often hundreds, of hydrocarbons and is not used to make polyethylene glycol.