General Information
Version
FSHE492
Revision date
2025-03-24
Product name
Ethyl ether
Product Synonyms
Ethyl ether; Ether
CAS No.
60-29-7
supplier name
Fisher Scientific Company
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@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 Flammable liquids Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H302 - Harmful if swallowed
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
. . Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)