Diethyl ether

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H316, H319, H333

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Flammable Liquids (Category A), H224 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category D), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category E), H333 Eye irritation (Category A), H319

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.

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/doctor 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/ doctor 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. 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.

2.3 Other hazards

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