General Information
Product name
Ethyl Ether, Unstabilized
Product Synonyms
Diethyl Ether; 1, 1’Oxybisethane; Ethyl Oxide; Diethyl Oxide
CAS No.
60-29-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is recommended for laboratory and manufacturing use only. It is not recommended for drug, food or household use
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Company Information
company name
1000 Tedia Way
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
tedia@tedia.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H241, H302, H319, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 1 Organic Peroxides: GHS Category D Acute Toxicity, Oral: GHS Category 4 Eye Irritation: GHS Category 2A Specific Target Organ Exposure, single exposure: GHS Category 3
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
H224 – Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. H241 - Heating may cause a fire or explosion. H302 – Harmful if swallowed. H319 – Causes serious eye irritation. H336 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statements
P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P243 – Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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/shower. P304+P340+P312 – IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P403+P235 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 – Store locked up. P410 – Protect from sunlight. P501 – Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Emergency Overview Causes irritation to skin and eyes. Breathing vapors may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Aspiration hazard. May be harmful if swallowed. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Static electrical hazard. May form explosive peroxides. This material has been reported to be susceptible to autoxidation and therefore should be classified as peroxidizable. Air and light sensitive. Hygroscopic. Target Organs: Central nervous system, respiratory system, skin, and eyes.
HMIS® ratings
Health – 2* Flammability – 4 Physical Hazard – 2 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions.
