Diethyl Ether

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H316, H319, H333

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable Liquids (Category A) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category D) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category E) Skin irritation (Category B) Eye irritation (Category A)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H316 Causes mild skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H333 May be harmful if inhaled. H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H316 Causes mild skin irritation. H320 Causes eye irritation. H433 Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P330 Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

May form explosive peroxides., Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids (Category A) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category D) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category E) Skin irritation (Category B) Eye irritation (Category A)

HSNO Classifications

3.1A — Flammable liquids: very high hazard 6.1D - Substance that is moderate acutely toxic if swallowed. 6.3B - Substance that is mildly irritating to the skin 6.4A - Substance that is irritating to the eye. 9.3C - Substance that is harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.

Precautionary statements

Codes- Prevention P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. – This statement applies only where the substance is available to the general public. P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read label before use. – This statement applies only where the substance is available to the general public. P104 Read Safety Data Sheet before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Codes- Response INGESTION P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. EYE P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. SKIN P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Codes – Storage P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Codes – Disposal P501 In the case of a substance that is in compliance with a HSNO approval other than a Part 6A (Group Standards) approval, a label must provide a description of one or more appropriate and achievable methods for the disposal of a substance in accordance with the

Hazardous Ingredients

(Disposal) Regulations 2001. This may also include any method of disposal that must be avoided.