Diethyl ether

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H336

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Specific target organ : Category 3 (Central nervous system) toxicity - single exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards

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