Ethane (C2H6)
Specifications
- CAS No.: 74-84-0
- UN No.: 1035
- EINECS No.: 200-814-8
- Molecular Weight: 30.07 g/mol
- Appearance: Colorless, odorless
- Melting Point: -172 ℃
- Boiling Point: -88.6 ℃
- Density: 1.356kg/m³
- Hazard Class (DOT): 2.1
- Label: Flammable gas
High-purity ethane (C₂H₆) gas supplied from China for chemical feedstock and refrigerant applications.
High-purity ethane (C₂H₆) gas for ethylene production, steam cracking, metallurgical heat treatment calibration, and refrigeration systems.
Ethane is a colorless, odorless, and flammable gas under standard conditions. It is insoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethyl alcohol and acetone, and soluble in benzene. As a key alkane, it forms explosive mixtures with air and reacts vigorously with fluorine and chlorine. In the chemical industry, ethane is primarily used as a feedstock for producing ethylene, vinyl chloride, and other petrochemicals via steam cracking. It also serves as a refrigerant in cryogenic facilities and as a calibration standard for heat treatment processes in the metallurgical industry, typically transported as a liquefied compressed gas.
Global Shipping & Export Compliance
Ethane (UN 1035) is classified as a flammable compressed gas and must be handled under strict hazardous materials regulations.
- Sea freight (FCL / LCL) – standard export method
- Air freight – limited availability (regulatory controlled)
Required Export Documents
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD)
- UN-certified cylinder documentation
- Commercial invoice & packing list
How to Order Ethane Gas from China
- Send technical requirements (purity, pressure, application)
- Receive quotation (EXW / FOB / CIF options)
- Confirm cylinder specification & compliance
- Review COA, MSDS, and certification documents
- Production, filling, and quality inspection
- Hazardous goods shipping arrangement
- Delivery and final inspection at destination
Common Mistakes When Buying Ethane Gas
- Choosing suppliers only based on lowest price
- Ignoring cylinder certification and pressure rating
- Not verifying moisture and impurity levels
- Skipping third-party inspection before shipment
- Overlooking export documentation compliance
Packaging
| Gas Cylinder Specifications | Contents | |
| Cylinder Capacity | Cylinder Valve | Weight |
| 40L | CGA350 | 12kg |
| 50L | CGA350 | 16kg |
Electronic Grade Ethane (C2H6) 99.999%
| Purity | 99.999% |
| Oxygen (O2) +Argon Gas (Ar) | ≤ 0.07ppm |
| Nitrogen (N2) | ≤ 2ppm |
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) | ≤ 0.28ppm |
| Methane (CH4) | – |
| Ethylene | – |
| Propane (CH3CH2CH3) | – |
| Propylene (C3H6) | – |
| Moisture | ≤ 1.8ppm |
Industrial Grade Ethane (C2H6) 99.5%
| Purity | 99.5% |
| Methane (CH4) | ≤0.5% |
| Ethylene | ≤0.1% |
| Propane (C3H8) | ≤0.01% |
| Cyclopropane (C3H6) | ≤0.01% |
| Iso-Butane (C4H10) | ≤0.05% |
| N-Butane (C4H10) | ≤0.05% |
| Butene (C4H8) | ≤0.01% |
| Iso-Butene (C4H8) | ≤0.01% |
| Pentanes Plus (C5+) | ≤200ppm |
| Total Sulfur | ≤1ppm |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | ≤20ppm |
| Carbon Monoxide | ≤2ppm |
| Moisture | ≤15ppm |
Frequently Asked Questions
