ETHYL ETHER (Stabilized with ethanol)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H315, H319, H335, H336, H350, H361

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification Physical Hazards Flammable liquids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Toxic to reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure (respiratory tract irritation)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion- proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Flammable liquids Category 1 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Toxic to reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure (respiratory tract irritation)