Ethane
Ethane
Formula: C2H6, R-170
CAS No: 78-84-0
Ethane (C2H6) is a flammable, colorless, odorless liquefied gas. It is a key building block in both industrial and specialty chemical processes, serving as a starting material for the production of halogenated alkanes, alcohols, and other organic compounds. Large volumes are consumed in the manufacture of plastics, antifreeze, and detergents.
Ethane is also used as a refrigerant, replacing substances that are harmful to the ozone layer or have high global warming potentials. In the semiconductor industry, ethane and ethane-containing gas mixtures are used for etch modulation in advanced manufacturing processes.
Applications include:
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Starting material for the production of halogenated alkanes, alcohols, and other organic compounds.
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Feedstock for large-scale production of plastics, antifreeze, and detergents.
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Refrigerant in systems requiring ozone-safe, lower-GWP alternatives.
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Etch modulation gas in semiconductor manufacturing.
EFC Gases & Advanced Materials supplies high-purity ethane to meet the demanding requirements of chemical, refrigeration, and semiconductor applications. Our controlled packaging, rigorous analytical verification, and secure logistics ensure consistent purity and safe delivery from production to point-of-use.
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- Used in the synthesis of halogenated alkanes, alcohols, and other organic compounds.
- Used for the manufacturing of plastics, antifreeze, and detergents.
- Refrigerant in ozone-safe, lower-GWP systems.
- Modulates etching processes in semiconductor manufacturing.
| Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 5.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | 99.0% | 99.9% | 99.99% | 99.999% | 99.9995% |
| Nitrogen | < 500 ppmv | < 100 ppmv | < 10 ppmv | < 3 ppmv | < 1 ppmv |
| Oxygen | < 200 ppmv | < 20 ppmv | < 4 ppmv | < 1 ppmv | < 1 ppmv |
| Carbon Dioxide/Carbon | < 200 ppmv | < 10 ppmv | < 8 ppmv | < 2 ppmv | < 1ppmv |
| Other Hydrocarbons | < 9000 ppmv | < 800 ppmv | < 80 ppmv | < 6 ppmv | < 3 ppmv |
| Moisture | < 10 ppm | < 5 ppmv | < 5 pmmv | < 3 ppmv | < 1 ppmv |
| Total Impurities | < 1% | < 1000 ppmv | < 100 ppmv | < 10 ppmv | < 5 ppmv |
| Technical Data | |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 30.07 |
| Specific Volume | 12.8 cf/lb |
| Pressure @ 70ºF | 543 psig |
| Flammability Limits | 3.0-12.5% in air |
| Valve Outlet: | CGA 350 LB CGA 170 |
| Shipping Information | |
|---|---|
| DOT Name: | Ethane, Compressed |
| Hazard Class | 2.1 |
| DOT No. | UN 1035 |
| DOT Label | Flammable Gas |
| CAS No. | 78-84-0 |
| Cylinder Size | Fill Weight (lb) |
|---|---|
| 49L/Size 300 | 40 |
| 44L/Size 200 | 32 |
| 16L/Size 80 | 12 |
| 7L/Size 35 | 5 |
Moisture level guaranteed only when EFC Gases & Advanced Materials prepares the cylinders. All concentrations are on a mol/mol basis unless otherwise stated. Product sold on the basis of total impurities. Individual impurities may vary slightly.
