General Information
Revision date
2014-10-24
Product name
dimethyl ether
Product Synonyms
DEMEON D; dimethyl ether, liquefied, under pressure; dimethyl oxide; DYMEL A; ether, dimethyl; ether, methyl; methane, oxybis-; methoxymethane; methyl ether; methyl oxide; oxibismethane; oxy-bis(methane); oxybismethane;
CAS No.
115-10-6
REACH No
01-2119472128-37
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Propellant
1.2.2. Uses advised against
known
Emergency telephone
24h/24h (Telephone advice: English, French, German, Dutch
Icons in SDS
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H220, H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H220
Extremely flammable gas
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Classified as dangerous according to the criteria of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Class Category
Hazard statements
Flam. Gas category 1 H220: Extremely flammable gas. Press. Gas Liquefied gas H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H220 Extremely flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
EU Classification
Directive 67/548/EEC-1999/45/EC Classified as dangerous in accordance with the criteria of Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC F+; R12 - Extremely flammable.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation EC No 1272/2008 (CLP) Created by: Brandweerinformatiecentrum voor gevaarlijke stoffen vzw (BIG) Publication date 2013-03-07 Technische Schoolstraat 43 A, B-2440 Geel Date of revision 2014-10-24 http://www.big.be Reference number: 1200 © BIG vzw Reason for revision: ATP4 134-16453-448-en
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P381 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
2.3 Other hazards
CLP May build up electrostatic charges: risk of ignition May be ignited by sparks Gas/vapour spreads at floor level: ignition hazard Heat may cause pressure rise in tanks/drums: explosion risk May cause frostbites Slightly irritant to respiratory organs May be narcotic if inhaled Slightly irritant to eyes Not readily biodegradable in water
