General Information
Revision date
2023-03-10
Product name
n-Propyl ether
Product Synonyms
Di-n-propyl ether; Dipropyl oxide.; Dipropyl ether
CAS No.
111-43-3
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)
H225, H319, H336, H413
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
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 HSNO Approval Number HSR001139
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed 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 P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
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 P372 - Explosion risk P374 - Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance P380 - Evacuate area
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 hazards which do not result in classification
May form explosive peroxides Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking