Diethyl ether

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye Category 2B irritation Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 (narcosis) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (central nervous system) (repeated exposure)

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Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Causes eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs (central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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 only non-sparking tools. Do not breathe mist / vapors. Wash hands, forearms and face 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 or doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water . IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.