Ethyl Ether

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1 Static-accumulating flammable liquid Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Toxic to reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1.Narcotic effect. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 %

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Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. 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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

Specific treatment (see on this label). In case of fire: Use water for extinction. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing. 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. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: 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 None. result in GHS classification: