Diethyl Ether

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H335

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. H302 - Harmful if swallowed. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. May form explosive mixtures with air.

Precautionary statements

General : Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

Prevention

P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, or hearing protection. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 - Avoid breathing vapor. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

P304 + P340, P312 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P301 + P312, P330 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 - Keep cool.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known. Hazards identified when used : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3