Ethylene and ethylene oxide are chemical compounds and are colorless gases with a slight sweet smell, incredibly explosive. It is the most produced substance in the world and belongs to the 2nd class of dangerous goods according to ADR. Ethylene oxide is extracted from ethylene by oxidation. Ethylene oxide gas is transported in purple cylinders with the sign Ethylene in red paint and has the UN No. 1040.

At a temperature of zero degrees, the gas passes into a fluid aggregate form with a density of 0.88.

It is transported by gas tankers in accordance with the rules for the transport of dangerous goods, since this delivery of the product refers to the transport of particularly dangerous goods, and they require a special permit. Ethylene oxide has a very wide range of applications, in particular, it has pronounced disinfection properties and is also used as a starting material for:
ETHYLENE GLYCOL-a derivative for antifreeze, plastic containers, polyester, etc. perfume and cosmetic products, pharmaceutical medicines, solvent, brake fluid
ETHANOLAMINE – derived for soap
ETHOXYLATES – for cleaning agents.