Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data
Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information
Basic Product Information
Regulatory Identifiers
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European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals - EU regulation compliance
Uses Information
Overview
Ethyl ether (CAS: 60-29-7 ) is a colorless substance commonly used laboratory chemicals..
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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications
Classification Status
Signal Word
Hazard Classifications
GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08
GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions
Hazard Statements
- H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor
- H302: Harmful if swallowed
- H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements
- Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
- Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
- Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
- Keep container tightly closed
- Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
- Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment
- Use only non-sparking tools
- Take precautionary measures against static discharge
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- Keep cool
- Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell
- IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
- IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- Rinse mouth
- In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
- Store locked up
- Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain
Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information
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24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control
Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies
CHEMTREC
800-424-9300
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Inside the USA
CHEMTREC
001-703-527-3887
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Outside the USA
Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients
Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| diethyl ether EC: 200-467-2 | 60-29-7 | 95% | ✓ Non-hazardous |
Emergency First Aid Measures
Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies
🫁 Inhalation Exposure
Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Obtain medical attention.
Symptoms:
Breathing difficulties. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting
🖐️ Skin Contact
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention.
👁️ Eye Contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing
Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
🚨 Immediate Medical Attention Required
Get medical attention. Obtain medical attention. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Medical Treatment
Treat symptomatically
Fire Fighting Measures & Emergency Response
Fire suppression methods, extinguishing media, and firefighting safety procedures
✅ Suitable Extinguishing Media
CO, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam. Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.
❌ Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Water may be ineffective
⚠️ Specific Fire Hazards
Extremely flammable. Risk of ignition. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Containers may explode when heated. May form explosive peroxides. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
🔥 Fire Fighting Instructions
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.
🛡️ Firefighter Protection Equipment
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.
Accidental Release Measures & Spill Response
Emergency spill cleanup procedures, containment methods, and environmental protection
🚨 Emergency Procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Remove all sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
🌍 Environmental Precautions
Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional ecological information.
🧹 Cleanup Methods
Soak up with inert absorbent material.
Cleanup Materials:
inert absorbent material
Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products
Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications
Technical Specifications & Material Properties
Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Safe Handling & Storage Procedures
Industrial handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace safety requirements
⚠️ Handling Precautions
• Wear personal protective equipment.
• Handle under an inert atmosphere.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
• Do not breathe vapors or spray mist.
• Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
• If peroxide formation is suspected, do not open or move container.
🏪 Storage Conditions
• Flammables area.
• Store under an inert atmosphere.
• Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
• May form explosive peroxides.
• Containers should be dated when opened and tested periodically for the presence of peroxides.
• Should crystals form in a peroxidizable liquid, peroxidation may have occurred and the product should be considered extremely dangerous.
• In this instance, the container should only be opened remotely by professionals.
• Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
• Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
🔥 Fire Prevention Measures
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment
🏭 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
🧤 Hand Protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
👁️ Eye Protection
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
😷 Respiratory Protection
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
🦺 Skin/Body Protection
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Chemical Stability & Reactivity Data
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials information
✅ Chemical Stability
May form explosive peroxides. Air sensitive. Light sensitive. Hygroscopic.
⚗️ Reactivity
Reactive Hazard Yes. May form explosive peroxides.
⚠️ Hazardous Reactions
May form explosive peroxides. Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
🚫 Conditions to Avoid
Incompatible products. Heat, flames and sparks. Exposure to air. Exposure to light. Exposure to moisture. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
🧪 Incompatible Materials
Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids
💨 Hazardous Decomposition Products
Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO), peroxides
Ecological Information & Environmental Impact
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, bioaccumulation, and ecological effects data
🌱 Ecotoxicity
🌱 Persistence and Degradability
🌱 Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation
🌱 Mobility
Waste Disposal & Treatment Methods
Waste disposal procedures, treatment methods, and regulatory compliance requirements
🗂️ Product Disposal Recommendations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
🏷️ Waste Classification Codes
Transportation & Shipping Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements
🏷️ UN Number
UN1155
📦 Proper Shipping Name
Diethyl ether
⚠️ Transport Hazard Class
3
📋 Packing Group
I
Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions
Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance
What other names is Ethyl ether known by?
Ethyl ether is also known as: Ether, Ethyl ether
What is the hazard signal word for Ethyl ether?
The signal word for this substance is "danger".
What is the physical form of Ethyl ether?
Ethyl ether is a liquid appearing as colorless with colorless color. It has aromatic odor.
What is the solubility of Ethyl ether?
Slightly soluble in water
What is Ethyl ether used for?
Laboratory chemicals.
What are the hazard statements for Ethyl ether?
This substance has 6 hazard statements: H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H302: Harmful if swallowed H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways H335: May cause respiratory irritation H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
What is the melting point of Ethyl ether?
The melting point is -116 C / -176.8 F and the boiling point is 34.6 C / 94.3 F.