Diethyl Ether Safety Hazards
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Diethyl ether safety hazards. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance move out of dangerous area. When using diethyl ether in the workplace only explosion proof group c. Solid acetyl peroxide in contact with ether or any volatile solvent may explode violently. 3 14 4 packaging group adr rid.
Diethyl ether 60 29 7 100 toxicological data on ingredients. Diethyl ether safety. Diethyl ether can have significant negative impacts on your health and also poses a high fire danger. Diethyl ether page 2 of 6 this fact sheet is a summary source of information of all potential and most severe health hazards that may result from exposure.
Due to these hazards it s important to use caution whenever handling diethyl ether or being in its general vicinity. 60 29 7 200 467 2 603 022 00 4 4. Diethyl ether and chromium trioxide react violently at room temperature. No imdg marine pollutant.
Nitrosyl perchlorate ignites and explodes with diethyl ether. I 14 5 environmental hazards adr rid. Hazardous in case of skin contact irritant of eye contact irritant of ingestion of inhalation. If working with diethyl ether is a regular part of your lab work ensuring the safe handling storage and knowing what to do if you re exposed to it is extremely important.
Duration of exposure concentration of the substance. C 4 h 10 o molecular weight. 74 12 g mol component concentration diethyl ether cas no. Major safety hazards explosion and fire hazard owing to its volatility and extremely low flashpoint temperature of 40oc diethyl ether is one of the greatest fire hazards commonly encountered in the laboratory.
First aid measures general advice consult a physician. This chemical also poses an inhalation hazard and can cause irritation of the eyes and skin. Diethyl ether 14 3 transport hazard class es adr rid. No iata no 14 6 special precautions for user no data available section 15.
Safety hazards of diethyl ether to potentially exposed workers. Hazards identification potential acute health effects. Diethyl ether safety proper handling first aid. 73000 ppm 2 hours rat.