General Information
Revision date
2023-03-10
Product name
2-Ethoxyethyl ether
Product Synonyms
Diethyl Carbitol®; Bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ether; Diethylene glycol diethyl ether
CAS No.
112-36-7
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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
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H315
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 4
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H227 - Combustible liquid H315 - Causes skin irritation
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling 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 P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
