General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-04-23
Product name
Diphenyl ether
Product Synonyms
Diphenyl oxide; Diphenyl ether
CAS No.
101-84-8
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand 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, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR002503 GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________
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 H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
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
Response
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
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards which do not result in classification
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1