Hydrogen(H2)

Specifications
- CAS No.: 1333-74-0
- UN No.: 1049
- EINECS No.: 215-605-7
- Molecular Weight: 2.01588 g/mol
- Appearance: Colorless
- Melting Point: -259.2 ℃
- Boiling Point: -252.77℃
- Density: 0.089kg/m³
- Hazard Class (DOT): 2.1 & 8
- Label: flammable Gas
High-purity hydrogen (H₂) for fuel cell applications, petroleum refining, ammonia production, and metal processing.
Hydrogen is a colorless, transparent, odorless, tasteless, and highly flammable gas at room temperature and pressure. As the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, it is insoluble in water and exhibits unique physical properties. Hydrogen serves as a versatile industrial gas and a key enabler of the clean energy transition, widely used in fuel cells for power generation, as a chemical feedstock for ammonia and methanol production, in petroleum refining (hydrocracking and hydrotreating), and as a reducing atmosphere for metal processing and semiconductor manufacturing. It is typically transported as a compressed gas or liquefied cryogenic liquid.
Global Shipping & Export Compliance
Hydrogen (UN 1049) 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 Hydrogen Gas from China
- Send technical requirements (purity, cylinder specification, 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 Hydrogen 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
- Underestimating safety requirements for hydrogen’s wide flammability range
Packaging
| Cylinder Capacity | Valve | Volume | bar | psig |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40L | QF-30A | 6 m3 | 150 | 2175 |
| 50L | QF-30A | 10 m3 | 200 | 2900 |
Industrial Grade Hydrogen(H2) 99.999%
| Specification | 99.999% |
|---|---|
| Oxygen | ≤1 ppm |
| Nitrogen | ≤5 ppm |
| Carbon Dioxide | ≤1 ppm |
| Carbon Monoxide | ≤1 ppm |
| Methane | ≤1 ppm |
| Moisture | ≤3 ppm |
Industrial Grade Hydrogen(H2) 99.9999%
| Specification | 99.9999% |
|---|---|
| Oxygen | ≤0.2 ppm |
| Nitrogen | ≤0.3 ppm |
| Carbon Dioxide | ≤0.05 ppm |
| Carbon Monoxide | ≤0.05 ppm |
| Methane | ≤0.1 ppm |
| Moisture | ≤0.5 ppm |
Frequently Asked Questions
