General Information
Version
This safety data sheet was created pursuant to the requirements of
Revision date
2025-12-19
Product name
Diethyl ether
Product Synonyms
Ethyl ether; Ether
CAS No.
60-29-7
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 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
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H302, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area 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 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep cool Take action to prevent static discharges Use non-sparking tools Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS). Label Elements Signal Word