General Information
Revision date
1998-12-22
Product name
Diethyl Sulfite, 98%
Product Synonyms
Diethyl sulphite; Ethyl sulfite; Sulfurous acid, diethyl ester
CAS No.
623-81-4
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Company Information
company name
Acros Organics N.V
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point 53 deg C Warning! Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Irritant. May cause digestive tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. Target Organs: Central nervous system.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause dermatitis. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Ingestion of large amounts may cause CNS depression. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Can produce delayed pulmonary edema. May cause burning sensation in the chest. Chronic: Effects may be delayed.