Butadiene (CH2:CH:CH2) is a colorless, odorless gas that is insoluble in water but soluble in ethanol and ether, and can dissolve in a solution of copper(I) chloride.
The explosive limits range from 3.8% to 21.0%. Highly toxic, this substance can be absorbed through the skin. The maximum permissible concentration in the air is 18 mg/m3.
The explosion limits of ethylene in air are between 2.7% and 36%. When ethylene mixes with air, if its concentration falls within this range, it can...