Diethyl Ether

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H320, H335, H336, H361, H372

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 1 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Category 3 Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Category 1 central nervous system

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H320 - Causes eye irritation H302 - Harmful if swallowed H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H372 - Causes damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: central nervous system

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood • Use personal protective equipment as required. • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking • Keep container tightly closed • Ground/bond container and receiving equipment • Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment • Use only non-sparking tools • Take precautionary measures against static discharge • Keep cool

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention • 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 ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. • IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. • IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • Rinse mouth. • In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

Store locked up. • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Precautionary statements-(Disposal) • Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Others

2.3 Other hazards

Not available