Ethylene Gas Detectors (C2H4)

Ethylene Gas Detector Solutions by International Gas Detectors Ltd.

Ethylene Gas Detectors from International Gas Detectors – We can provide a range of fixed sensors and portable gas monitors for the detection of ethylene.

It is important for many industries to have accurate and fast detection for ethylene to avoid the gas reaching dangerous toxic levels.

Discover our range of ethylene monitors and associated instruments. Designed specifically for the detection of ethylene. Our ethylene gas detector range includes:

Occupational Exposure Levels

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STEL: 2.7%

(Short Term exposure Limit – N/A)

TWA: N/A

(Time Weighted Average – N/A)

Alarm Recommendations

Rising Latching Alarms for Life Safety Applications

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First Alarm

20%LEL

Second Alarm

40%LEL

Third Alarm

Optional

What is Ethylene(C2H4)?

Ethylene (C2H4) is a colourless gas which is highly flammable with a Lower Explosive Limit of 2.7% in air. Studies have indicated a low toxicity of ethylene and no risk to human health has been identified. It is naturally occurring, but it can also occur as a result of combustion and is manufactured by industrial processes from Methane and petroleum. It has a slight ‘musky, sweet’ odour. Some fruit will produce C2H4 as ripening begins. Apples and pears are examples of fruit that produce ethylene with ripening. It is responsible for the changes in texture, softening, colour, and other processes involved in ripening.

Where is Ethylene (C2H4) Used?

C2H4 is widely used in the chemical industry. Polyethylenes of various density and melt flow account for more than 50% of world Ethylene demand. The primary use of polyethylene is in:

  • film applications for packaging, carrier bags and trash liners.
  •  injection moulding
  • pipe extrusion
  • wire, cable sheathing and insulation,
  • extrusion coating of paper and cardboard.

C2H4 is the starting material for the preparation of a number of two-carbon compounds including Ethanol, Ethylene Oxide or converted Ethylene Glycol for antifreeze and Polyester fibres and films and Vinyl Chloride (converted to PVC). In addition to these compounds, ethylene and Benzene combine to form ethylbenzene, which is dehydrogenated to Styrene for use in the production of plastics and synthetic rubbers.

IGD’s Ethylene Gas Detector Options:

Here at IGD we have a wide range of ethylene gas detector technologies available. These include our industry leading 2-Wire Addressable 750 series ethylene gas detectors. We can provide our ethylene gas detector in the following formats:

TOCSIN 750 ethylene gas detector

Pictured: TOC-750 Safe area gas detector. With gas options for over 400 gases and vapours. Including Ethylene.

Our addressable technology not only provides a cost saving of 70-80% cost saving on installation alone. Our 750 series addressable series also have 80% more capability per detector than what is currently offered on the market. Finally our communication technology, Sentinel+, provides clients with a wide variety of output options and the ability to download reports via tablets.

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