Name:
Ether stabilized c.p.
Synonym:
Diethyl ether; ethyl ethe
CAS:
60-29-7
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Ether stabilized c.p.
Synonym:Diethyl ether; ethyl ethe
Synonym:Diethyl ether; ethyl ethe
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 60-29-7 | Ether | 200-467-2 |
| 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.
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).Light sensitive.Air sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation. Causes redness and pain.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. May be absorbed through the skin. Causes redness and pain.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause liver and kidney damage. 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.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. May cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, and central nervous system depression. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane.
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.
Extremely flammable. May form explosive peroxides. Harmful if swallowed. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).Light sensitive.Air sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation. Causes redness and pain.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. May be absorbed through the skin. Causes redness and pain.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause liver and kidney damage. 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.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. May cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, and central nervous system depression. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane.
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.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Water may be ineffective. Material is lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of water. May form explosive peroxides. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flame. May accumulate static electrical charges, and may cause ignition of its own vapors.
Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Water may be ineffective. Material is lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of water. May form explosive peroxides. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flame. May accumulate static electrical charges, and may cause ignition of its own vapors.
Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
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 sawdust. Use a spark-proof tool.
Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. Stop leak only if you can do so without risk.
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 sawdust. Use a spark-proof tool.
Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. Stop leak only if you can do so without risk.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Use only in a well-ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. 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 away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. 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.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Flammables-area. Regularly check inhibitor levels to maintain peroxide levels below 1%. After opening, purge container with nitrogen before reclosing. Periodically test for peroxide formation on long-term storage. Addition of water or appropriate reducing materials will lessen peroxide formation.
Use only in a well-ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. 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 away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. 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.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Flammables-area. Regularly check inhibitor levels to maintain peroxide levels below 1%. After opening, purge container with nitrogen before reclosing. Periodically test for peroxide formation on long-term storage. Addition of water or appropriate reducing materials will lessen peroxide formation.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits CAS# 60-29-7: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 100 ppm TWA; 310 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 200 ppm STEL; 620 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 400 ppm TWA; 1200 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 100 ppm VLE; 308 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 200 ppm VLE; 616 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 400 ppm VME; 1200 mg/m3 VME France - VLE: 500 ppm VLE; 1500 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 400 ppm TWA; 1200 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 400 ppm OEL; 1200 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 400 ppm TWA; 1210 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 200 ppm STEL; 616 mg/m3 STEL Netherlands: 100 ppm MAC; 308 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 300 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 100 ppm VLA-ED; 308 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 200 ppm VLA-EC; 616 mg/m3 VLA-EC Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
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.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits CAS# 60-29-7: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 100 ppm TWA; 310 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 200 ppm STEL; 620 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 400 ppm TWA; 1200 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 100 ppm VLE; 308 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 200 ppm VLE; 616 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 400 ppm VME; 1200 mg/m3 VME France - VLE: 500 ppm VLE; 1500 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 400 ppm TWA; 1200 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 400 ppm OEL; 1200 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 400 ppm TWA; 1210 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 200 ppm STEL; 616 mg/m3 STEL Netherlands: 100 ppm MAC; 308 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 300 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 100 ppm VLA-ED; 308 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 200 ppm VLA-EC; 616 mg/m3 VLA-EC Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
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.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Clear liquid
Color: APHA: 5 max
Odor: aromatic odor - sweetish odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 587 mbar @ 20 deg C
Viscosity: 0.2448 cP 20 deg C
Boiling Point: 34.6 deg C @ 760 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: -116 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 160 deg C ( 320.00 deg F)
Flash Point: -45 deg C ( -49.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 1.70 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: 48.00 vol %
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: 69 g/l (20C)
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.7140g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C4H10O
Molecular Weight: 74.12
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Prolonged exposure to air and sunlight may form unstable peroxides.
Distillation may lead to the formation of peroxides.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, temperatures above 150C, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Nitrates, oxidizing agents, strong acids, chlorine trifluoride, liquid chlorine, nitric acid, sodium peroxide, ozone, peroxides and hydroperoxides (organic, e.g. acetyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, butyl peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide), chromyl chloride, nitrosyl perchlorate, perchloric acid, chromic anhydride, zinc, azides, chlorine, sulfuric acid, permanganates, liquid oxygen.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, peroxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Prolonged exposure to air and sunlight may form unstable peroxides.
Distillation may lead to the formation of peroxides.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, temperatures above 150C, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Nitrates, oxidizing agents, strong acids, chlorine trifluoride, liquid chlorine, nitric acid, sodium peroxide, ozone, peroxides and hydroperoxides (organic, e.g. acetyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, butyl peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide), chromyl chloride, nitrosyl perchlorate, perchloric acid, chromic anhydride, zinc, azides, chlorine, sulfuric acid, permanganates, liquid oxygen.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, peroxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 60-29-7: KI5775000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 60-29-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Moderate; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 31000 ppm/30M; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1760 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1215 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >20 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Ether - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 60-29-7: KI5775000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 60-29-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Moderate; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 31000 ppm/30M; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1760 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1215 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >20 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Ether - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other No information available.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: DIETHYL ETHER
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 1155
Packing Group: I
IMO
Shipping Name: DIETHYL ETHER
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 1155
Packing Group: I
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: DIETHYL ETHER
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 1155
Packing group: I
USA RQ: CAS# 60-29-7: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
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 Vapours 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
Canada
CAS# 60-29-7 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
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