General Information
Version
ACR18068
Revision date
2026-07-16
Product name
Isopropyl ether
Product Synonyms
2-Isopropoxypropane; DIPE; Diisopropyl ether
CAS No.
108-20-3
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
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)
H225, H303, H336, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless Strong Ether Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May be harmful if swallowed. May form explosive peroxides. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Sensitivity to light. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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 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 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
Other physicochemical hazards
Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Highly flammable. May form explosive peroxides.
Health hazards
May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May be harmful if swallowed.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity