General Information
Version
8
Revision date
2026-07-26
Product name
Diphenyl ether
Product Synonyms
Diphenyl oxide; Diphenyl ether
CAS No.
101-84-8
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H317, H319, H360, H400, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Low melting solid Light yellow aromatic Emergency Overview May be harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
May be harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. The product is insoluble and sinks in water. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity