ketene (C2H2O)

Carbomethene is a colorless gas with a pungent odor. Carbomethene is used in the production of various chemicals, including polymers and medicines.

Common synonyms: Carbomethene, Ethenone, Keto-ethylene

Properties of ketene (C2H2O):

Reactivity: Carbomethene is a highly reactive and flammable gas, capable of reacting violently with various chemical compounds.
Melting point: Carbomethene has a melting point of -106°C.
Solubility: Carbomethene is soluble in water at 22 g/l at 20°C.
Health risks: Carbomethene presents risks of respiratory tract irritation, skin burns and neurological effects in the event of prolonged exposure or at high concentrations.
Protection and prevention: It is recommended to handle Carbomethene in well-ventilated environments, to wear personal protective equipment such as respirators and gloves, and to comply with current regulations concerning its use.

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Formula	C2H2O
International name	ketene
French name	Carbométhène
CAS	463-51-4
EINECS	216-353-0
Filter	ARI
IP (eV)	9,61
Vapour density (air = 1)	1,45
Conversion (1 ppm =)	1.72 mg/m3
LIE	5.5 %
LSE	18 %
VLEP CT (15mn)
VLEP (8h)	0.05 ppm
STEL (15 min.)	1.5 ppm
TWA (8h)	0.5 ppm

Gas detectors for ketene (C2H2O)

Only a ketene (C2H2O) gas detector can accurately measure the concentrations of this explosive gas, so we'll be moving towards ketene (C2H2O) detection in explosivity with measurement as a percentage of LEL (explosimeter).

Ventis® MX4 Portable 4-gas detector, 4 year warranty

Détecteur 4 gaz portable Ventis® MX4 garanti 4 ans

X-am 2500 Portable 4-gas detector

BM25 Gas detection monitor

Radius® BZ1 Area monitor

Balise de surveillance de zone Radius® BZ1

SensePoint Fixed gas detector

OLCT100 Fixed Gas Detector

SensePoint XCD ATEX gas detector with display

Détecteur gaz ATEX avec afficheur SensePoint XCD

Digital gas transmitter ATEX KwikSense

Transmetteur gaz numérique ATEX KwikSense

Self-contained breathing apparatus for ketene (C2H2O)

ketene (C2H2O) is a toxic, asphyxiating gas with a high risk of suffocation, so we recommend an open-circuit breathing apparatus (ARICO), an air-supply system for long-duration operations and a self-rescue mask for emergency evacuations.