General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2025-12-30
Product name
Diphenyl ether
Product Synonyms
Diphenyl oxide; Diphenyl ether
CAS No.
101-84-8
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H319, H360, H400, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
No hazards identified
Health hazards
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Sub-category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Exclamation Mark
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards No hazards identified Health hazards Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Sub-category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
