General Information
Revision date
2026-03-13
Product name
ETHYL ETHER
Product Synonyms
Diethyl ether, Ethyl oxide, Ether
CAS No.
60-29-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
General purpose solvent
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Use in accordance with manufacturer"s recommendations
Emergency telephone
203.740.3471, 203.740.3481, +...
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Company Information
company name
Greenfield Global USA Inc.
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
OSHA defined hazards Hazards for the product as sold
Physical hazards
Hazards for the product as sold Flammable liquids Category 1
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Hazards for the product as sold
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Prevention
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. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Avoid breathing mist/vapors. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
Storage
Keep cool. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise May form explosive peroxides. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become
Classified (HNOC)
electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion. No additional hazards are known to be associated with the expected conditions of use at the time of publication. This document does not address hazards that may arise from uses not reasonably anticipated by the manufacturer.
Additional information
None.
