**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 60-29-7 |Ethyl ether | > 98 | 200-467-2
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 128-37-0 |Butylated hydroxy toluene | <.0007 | 204-881-4
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water | <0.1 | 231-791-2
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: XN F+
Risk Phrases: 12 19 22 66 67
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Extremely flammable. May form explosive peroxides. Harmful if
swallowed. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness.Hygroscopic.Air
sensitive.Light sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes moderate eye irritation. Causes redness and pain.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. Repeated
or prolonged exposure may cause drying and cracking of the skin.
Ingestion:
Aspiration hazard. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement,
fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma. May cause central
nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by
headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may
cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to
respiratory failure. Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause
chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal.
Inhalation:
Exposure to high concentrations may produce narcosis, nausea and
loss of consciousness. Inhalation of vapors may cause drowsiness and
dizziness.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and
dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause psychic
abnormalities such as anxiety, depression and excitability.
Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Prolonged
exposure to high vapor concentrations may cause eye injury. Repeated
exposures may be habit forming.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid. Wash
clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Potential for aspiration if swallowed. Get medical aid immediately.
Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical
personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Persons with kidney disease, chronic respiratory disease, liver
disease, or skin disease may be at increased risk from exposure to
this substance. Alcoholic beverage consumption may enhance the toxic
effects of this substance. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air.
Extremely flammable. Material will readily ignite at room
temperature. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
Water may be ineffective. Material is lighter than water and a fire
may be spread by the use of water. Containers may explode in the heat
of a fire. May form explosive peroxides. Will be easily ignited by
heat, sparks or flame. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished.
Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition
and flash back. Vapors can spread along the ground and collect in
low or confined areas. This liquid floats on water and may travel to
a source of ignition and spread fire.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or
alcohol-resistant foam. Water may be ineffective. For large fires,
use water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. Do NOT use straight
streams of water. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water
until well after fire is out.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb spill using an absorbent,
non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not
use combustible materials such as saw dust. Use a spark-proof tool.
Place under an inert atmosphere. A vapor suppressing foam may be
used to reduce vapors.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring
material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty
containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be
dangerous. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and
flame. Handle under an inert atmosphere. If peroxide formation is
suspected, do not open or move container. Do not pressurize, cut,
weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to
heat, sparks or open flames. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Avoid breathing vapor.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of
ignition. Do not store near combustible materials. Do not store in
direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Flammables-area. Do not expose to air. Store protected from light.
Store under an inert atmosphere. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
Store at room temperature or below. Do not exceed 86F. Do not open
unless contents are at 72F or below for at least 24 hours. Ethyl
ether may form explosive peroxides on long standing or after
exposure to air or light.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended
exposure limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with
an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear chemical goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Clear liquid
Color: APHA: 10 max
Odor: sweetish odor - aromatic odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 442 mm Hg @ 20C
Viscosity: 0.2448 cp @ 20C
Boiling Point: 34.6 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: -116.3 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 180-190 deg C
Flash Point: -45 deg C ( -49.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 1.9 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: 36.0 vol %
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.7110g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C4H10O
Molecular Weight: 74.12
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Prolonged exposure
to air and sunlight may form unstable peroxides.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light, ignition sources, exposure to air, electrical sparks, exposure
to flame, heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, bromine trifluoride, chlorine trifluoride,
halogens, nitric acid, permanganates, silver perchlorate, sodium
peroxide, sulfur, sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxides, ozone, bromine,
chromyl chloride, fluorine nitrate, nitrosyl perchlorate, bromine
pentafluoride, perchloric acid, chromic anhydride, interhalogens,
chlorine, uranyl nitrate, moisture, air, iodine heptafluoride, boron
triazide, wood pulp extracts + heat, acetyl peroxide, bromoazide,
potassium peroxide, triethyl or trimethyl aluminum + air, lithium
aluminum hydride, thiotriazyl perchlorate, nitryl perchlorate,
permanganic acid, peroxodisulfuric acid, iodine (VII) oxide, sulfonyl
chloride, liquid air.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon
dioxide, peroxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 60-29-7: KI5775000
CAS# 128-37-0: GO7875000
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 60-29-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Moderate; Inhalation,
mouse: LC50 = 31000 ppm/30M; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1215 mg/kg; Skin,
rabbit: LD50 = >20 mL/kg.
CAS# 128-37-0: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Draize
test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/48H Moderate; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 650
mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 890 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5.
Carcinogenicity:
Ethyl ether -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Butylated hydroxy toluene -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Water -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 2600 mg/L; 96 Hr; Flow-through
bioassayFish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 >10000 mg/L; 96 Hr; Static
bioassayBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 5625 mg/L; 15
min; Microtox testIf ethyl ether is released to soil, it will be
subject to volatilization. It will be expected to exhibit high
mobility in soil and, therefore, it may leach to groundwater. If
ethyl ether is released to water, it will not be expected to
significantly adsorb to sediment or suspended particulate matter,
bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms or hydrolyze.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN F+
Risk Phrases:
R 12 Extremely flammable.
R 19 May form explosive peroxides.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or
cracking.
R 67 Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Safety Phrases:
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 29 Do not empty into drains.
S 33 Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 60-29-7: 1
CAS# 128-37-0: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 60-29-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 128-37-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 60-29-7: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3);STEL 500 ppm (150
0 mg/m3)
OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3)
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 400 ppm (1210 mg/m3);STEL 500 ppm (1520 mg/m3)
OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 500 mg/m3;STEL 1500 mg/m3
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3)
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3);STEL 500 ppm (1500 mg/m3)
OEL-FRANCE:TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3);STEL 500 ppm (1500 mg/m3)
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3)
OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 300 mg/m3;STEL 600 mg/m3;Skin
OEL-JAPAN:TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3)
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3) JAN9
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3) JAN9
OEL-POLAND:TWA 300 mg/m3
OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 400 ppm;STEL 300 mg/m3
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3);STEL 500 ppm (1500 mg/m3)
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3);STEL 800 ppm
OEL-TURKEY:TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3)
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3);STEL 500 ppm
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
CAS# 128-37-0: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 10 mg/m3
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 10 mg/m3
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 10 mg/m3;STEL 20 mg/m3;Skin
OEL-FRANCE:TWA 10 mg/m3
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 10 mg/m3
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 10 mg/m3
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 10 mg/m3
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 60-29-7 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
CAS# 128-37-0 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 6/02/1999 Revision #5 Date: 7/17/2002
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