General Information
Revision date
2026-06-25
Product name
Diethyl ether Reference Standard
Product Synonyms
Ethyl ether; Ether
CAS No.
60-29-7
Emergency telephone
+(60)-327884561
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific (M) Sdn Bhd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
laboratorysolution@thermofisher.com
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
Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 1 (H224)
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H336)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor 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 P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed 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
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth 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
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
EUH019 - May form explosive peroxides EUH066 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 1 (H224) Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H336) Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met