Likely to cause
Can cause
May cause
Ethylene
CAS: 74-85-1
How can this chemical affect my health?
Acute (Short Term) Effects
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Toxicity or fatality on contact, ingestion or inhalation to humans and other mammals.
Chronic (Long Term) Effects
Brain/Nervous System Harm – Damage to the nervous system including the brain.
Cancer – Increased cancer risk.
Inherent Hazards
Flammable – Easily ignited and capable of burning rapidly.
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.
How does this chemical impact the environment?
Acute Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – Biological harm or possible death to fish or other aquatic organisms following a single exposure.
Chronic Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – Irreversible harm to fish or other aquatic organisms following long term exposure.
What safer alternatives are available for this chemical?
Information on safer alternatives is currently fairly limited, and not easily accessible or linked to information on chemicals in the workplace. Where we have information on safer alternatives, ChemHAT will display links to existing case studies of safer alternatives for the chemical.
How am I likely to be exposed to this chemical?
Inhalation
How can I protect myself from exposure to this chemical in the workplace?
Respirator