DIETHYL ETHER 0355
May 2002
CAS No: 60-29-7 Ethyl ether
RTECS No: KI5775000 Ethyl oxide
UN No: 1155 Ether
EC No: 603-022-00-4 C4H10O / (C2H5)2O
Molecular mass: 74.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Extremely flammable. NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO Alcohol-resistant foam. Powder. Carbon
smoking. NO contact with hot surfaces. dioxide.
EXPLOSION Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Closed system, ventilation, In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by
explosion-proof electrical equipment and spraying with water.
lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic
charges (e.g., by grounding). Do NOT use
compressed air for filling, discharging, or
handling. Use non-sparking handtools.
EXPOSURE
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Drowsiness. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may
Vomiting. Headache. Laboured protection. be needed. Refer for medical attention.
breathing. Unconsciousness.
Skin Dry skin. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse
skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for several
minutes (remove contact lenses if easily
possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Dizziness. Drowsiness. Vomiting. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Give one or two glasses of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Remove all ignition EU classification Airtight.
sources. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. F+ Symbol
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and Xn Symbol
remove to safe place. Personal protection: filter respirator for R: 12-19-22-66-67
organic gases and vapours. S: (2-)9-16-29-33
Note: 6
UN classification
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Pack Group: I
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1155 Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Keep in the
NFPA Code: H 1; F 4; R 1 dark. Store only if stabilized.
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0355 DIETHYL ETHER
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
VERY VOLATILE, COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour
ODOUR. and by ingestion.
Physical dangers Inhalation risk
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on
ignition possible. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
can be generated.
Effects of short-term exposure
Chemical dangers The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract. If this
The substance can form explosive peroxides under the influence of light liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical
and air. Reacts violently with halogens, interhalogens, sulfur compounds pneumonitis. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous
and oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks plastic and system, resulting in narcosis.
rubber.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Occupational exposure limits The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the central
TLV: 400 ppm as TWA; 500 ppm as STEL; (ACGIH 2001). nervous system. Caution, may cause addiction.
EU OEL: 100 ppm, 308 mg/m3 as TWA; 200 ppm, 616 mg/m3 as STEL
(EU 2000).
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 35/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.9
Melting point: -116/C Flash point: -45/C c.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 0.7 Auto-ignition temperature: 160-180/C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 6.9 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.7-48
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 58.6 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.89
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.6
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Ingestion First Aid, Occupational Exposure Limits.
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