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Dimethyl ether

CAS 115-10-6
EC 603-019-00-8
LANGUAGE EN
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Product Identification

More information about Dimethyl ether

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Dimethyl ether
Product Code
295299

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
115-10-6 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
603-019-00-8 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Overview

Dimethyl ether (CAS: 115-10-6 ) is a form: liquefied gas substance commonly used laboratory chemicals, manufacture of substances.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Gas Category 1 H220
Press. Gas H280
Simple Asphyxiant
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Hazard Statements

  • H220: Extremely flammable gas.
  • H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
  • P377: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
  • P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
  • Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Liquefied gas
Physical State Data
Not available
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Form: Liquefied gas
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
-141 ℃ (-222 ºF)
Boiling Point
-24.8 ℃ (-12.6 °F)
Flash Point
-40.99 °℃ (-41.78 °F)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
5,333 hPa (4,000 mmHg) at 20 ℃ (68 ºF)
Vapor Density
1.59 - (Air = 1.0)
Relative Density
No data available
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
Not available
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
27 %(V)
Lower Explosive Limit
3.4 %(V)
Auto Ignition Temperature
226 °℃ (439 ºF)
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Solubility In Water
353 g/l at 24 °℃ (75 °F) at 1,013 hPa (760 mmHg)
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
No data available
Oxidizing Properties
No data available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
1.59 - (Air = 1.0)
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Dimethyl ether?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Dimethyl ether?

Dimethyl ether is a liquefied gas appearing as form: liquefied gas . It has no data available odor.

What is Dimethyl ether used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Dimethyl ether?

This substance has 2 hazard statements: H220: Extremely flammable gas. H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

What is the melting point of Dimethyl ether?

The melting point is -141 ℃ (-222 ºF) and the boiling point is -24.8 ℃ (-12.6 °F).