General Information
Revision date
2021-01-12
Product name
Prozone DME
Product Synonyms
DIMETHYLETHER
CAS No.
115-10-6
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
African Oxygen Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customer.service@afrox.linde.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification under the Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS). Emergency Colour: None Overview: Odour: Ethereal Taste: None Physical State: Gas Form: Substance Main Hazards: - DME is highly flammable, and burns in air with an intensely hot, almost invisible flame. - The flammability limits in air are between 3,4 and 17% by volume, and explosive gas / air mixtures may be formed. Adverse - Its principal physiological effect is that of
Potential health effects
anaesthesia. - Concentrations of 5 - 20% (v/v) can cause such symptoms as intoxication, in co-ordination, blurring of vision, anaesthesia, headache, dizziness, excitation and unconsciousness, depending on the duration of the exposure. Chemical Due to its high solvency power, special attention should be paid to elastomeric gaskets and sealing materials. Biological At concentrations resulting from normal use as a propellant, DME cannot cause narcotic effects. Vapour Can cause narcotic effects. Inhalation: (See "Adverse Health Effects" above.) Eye Contact: Exposure to the liquid or concentrated vapour can be irritating and should be avoided. Skin Contact: Liquid or concentrated vapour could cause frostbite. Ingestion: In liquid form, it could cause serious cold burns. GHS Flammable gas (Category 1).
Classifications
Gases under pressure (Liquefied gas) Danger Words:
Hazard statements
H280 - Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated. H220 - Extremely flammable gas. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. OSHA-H01 - May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. CGA-HG04 - May form explosive mixtures with air. CGA-HG01 - May cause frostbite. GHS
Precautionary statements
P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P261: Avoid breathing gas. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271+P403: Use and store only outdoors or in a well-ventilated place. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. CGA-PG05: Use a back flow preventive device in the piping. CGA-PG06: Close valve after each use and when empty.
Response
P304+P340: If inhaled - Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P302+P336: If on skin - Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. P312: Call a poison centre/doctor if you feel unwell. P315: Get immediate medical advice/attention. P377: Leaking gas fire. Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Storage
P410 + P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well- ventilated place. CGA-PG11: Never put cylinders into unventilated areas of passenger vehicles. CGA-PG02: Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52°C (125°F).
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with evaporating liquid may cause that do not frostbite or freezing of skin. result in
