Dimethylehter

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Product hazard category Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Flammable liquids Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 single exposure Label content

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Danger Hazardous warnings : Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Hazardous prevention : Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. measures Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite., Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing., May cause cardiac arrhythmia., Misuse or intentional inhalation abuse may cause death without warning symptoms, due to cardiac effects.