Ethylene Gas Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Ethene
- C2H4
Ethylene supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover polymer, chemical derivative and high-purity gas requirements. Also called ethene or ethylene gas, it is a colourless, highly volatile hydrocarbon supplied in a process-specific compressed or liquefied form.
Polymer-grade ethylene is selected for polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate and related polymerisation routes. Chemical-grade material serves ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, vinyl acetate and other derivative manufacture, while high-purity gas is used where reactive impurities need tighter control.
The main buying decision is the grade and impurity profile, not a simple liquid-versus-solid choice. Buyers should state the process, catalyst or derivative route and any limits for acetylene, oxygen, moisture, methane, ethane or other components that affect production.
Send the required grade, supply form, purity or impurity specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, documentation, delivery arrangements and timing are confirmed with the quotation, subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 74-85-1
- Formula
- C2H4
- Grade
- polymer grade, chemical grade, high-purity
- Appearance
- colourless, highly volatile gas at ambient conditions; supplied in a process-specific compressed or liquefied form
Ethylene grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer-grade ethylene | compressed or liquefied gas | — | Feedstock for polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate and other polymerisation routes where purity and reactive-impurity limits are specified. | Confirm the required pack or bulk format with the quotation. |
| Chemical-grade ethylene | compressed or liquefied gas | — | Feedstock for ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, vinyl acetate and other chemical derivative manufacture where the process specification governs. | Confirm the required pack or bulk format with the quotation. |
| High-purity ethylene | compressed gas or liquefied gas | — | Controlled polymerisation and specialty synthesis requiring tighter impurity limits than a general chemical feedstock. | Confirm the required pack or bulk format with the quotation. |
How to buy ethylene from ChemTrade
Request a quote for ethylene
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | ethylene, also known as ethene | — |
| CAS number | 74-85-1 | — |
| Molecular formula | C2H4 | — |
| Physical state | colourless, highly volatile gas at ambient conditions | — |
| Grade controls | purity, methane and ethane, acetylene, oxygen, moisture and other reactive or process-critical impurities confirmed against the selected grade | — |
Ethylene applications
Safety and handling
Handle ethylene as a compressed or liquefied gas, keep systems closed and away from ignition sources, and follow the safety information for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about ethylene
Is ethylene the same as ethylene glycol?
No. Ethylene, also called ethene, is a two-carbon gaseous hydrocarbon monomer. Ethylene glycol is a different liquid diol made downstream and is ordered separately when the process needs the glycol rather than the gas.
What is the difference between polymer-grade and chemical-grade ethylene?
Polymer-grade material is selected for polymerisation routes with tighter controls on impurities that can affect catalysts or chain growth. Chemical grade is selected against the requirements of derivative manufacture such as ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol or vinyl acetate production.
Is ethylene supplied as a gas or a liquid?
Ethylene is a gas at ambient conditions and may be handled as compressed gas or as a liquefied gas under the process and supply arrangement. State the required phase, equipment interface and quantity so the quotation addresses the correct supply format.
What specifications should an ethylene enquiry include?
Provide the grade, purity target, impurity limits, supply form, quantity and application. Polymer and derivative producers may also need limits for acetylene, oxygen, moisture, methane, ethane or other catalyst-sensitive components.
Which products are made from ethylene?
Major derivative routes include polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate, ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol and vinyl acetate. The correct grade depends on the reaction, catalyst and impurity limits of the particular route.
How do I request an ethylene price in Malaysia?
Send the required grade, purity or impurity specification, phase or supply form, quantity, application and delivery location. Any site handling or documentation requirement should be stated with the enquiry so commercial details can be confirmed in the quotation.