Ethyl ether |
Synonyms & Trade Names Diethyl ether, Diethyl oxide, Ethyl oxide, Ether, Solvent ether |
CAS No. 60-29-7 |
RTECS No. KI5775000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1155 127 |
FormulaC2H5OC2H5 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 3.03 mg/m3 |
IDLH 1900 ppm [10%LEL]
See: 60297 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: See Appendix D
OSHA PEL†: TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1610;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a pungent, sweetish odor. [Note: A gas above 94°F.] |
MW: 74.1 |
BP: 94°F |
FRZ: -177°F |
Sol: 8% |
VP: 440 mmHg |
IP: 9.53 eV |
Sp.Gr: 0.71 |
Fl.P: -49°F |
UEL: 36.0% |
LEL: 1.9% |
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| Class IA Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP below 100°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, halogens, sulfur, sulfur compounds [Note: Tends to form explosive peroxides under influence of air and light.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; dizziness, drowsiness, headache, excited, narcosis; nausea, vomiting |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations OSHA Up to 1900 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0355 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0095 |
