General Information
Revision date
2020-07-06
Product name
Diethyl Ether
Chemical name
Ethane, 1,1"-oxybis-
CAS No.
60-29-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Raw material for chemical synthesis; Solvent/extracting agent
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Redox Ltd
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
Poisons Schedule (Aust) Schedule 6 Globally Harmonised System Redox Ltd Australia New Zealand Malaysia Corporate Office Sydney Phone +61 2 9733 3000 Adelaide Auckland Kuala Lumpur Locked Bag 15 Minto NSW 2566 Australia Fax +61 2 9733 3111 Brisbane Christchurch USA 2 Swettenham Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia E-mail sydney@redox.com Melbourne Hawke’s Bay Los Angeles All Deliveries: 4 Holmes Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia Web www.redox.com Perth UK Oakland ABN 92 000 762 345 Sydney London Mexico Saltillo Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Hazard categories
Flammable Liquids - Category 1 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Pictograms
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour H302 Harmful if swallowed H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness AUH019 May form explosive peroxides AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting and all other equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical or foam for extinction. Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred fire-fighting medium but, if it is not available, normal foam can be used. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P330 Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Classifications
Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015
HSNO Classifications
Physical 3.1A Flammable liquid - very high hazard Health 6.1D Substances that are acutely toxic - Harmful 6.4A Substances that are irritating to the eye
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Flammable Liquids - Category 1 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Pictograms Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. AUH019 May form explosive peroxides AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking