·  1 Identification of substance:

• Product name: DIETHYL ETHER AR
   

·    2 Composition/Data on components:

• Chemical characterization:
                                 Description: (CAS#)                                        
  Diethyl ether                                      (CAS# 60-29-7),                                    100%
   
• Identification number(s):
   
• EINECS Number: 200-467-2
   
• EU Number: 603-022-00-4

·    3 Hazards identification

• Hazard description:
  Xn Harmful
  F+ Extremely flammable
   
• Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
  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 Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness
   
• Classification system
   
• HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
  
    (Hazardous Materials Identification System)
  Health (acute effects) = 1
  Flammability = 4
  Reactivity = 1

·    4 First aid measures

• After inhalation
  Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
   
• After skin contact
  Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
   
• After eye contact
  Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
   
• After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.

·    5 Fire fighting measures

• Suitable extinguishing agents
  Carbon dioxide
  Fire-extinguishing powder
  Foam
   
• Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
    resulting gases:
  In case of fire, the following can be released:
  Carbon monoxide (CO)
   
• Protective equipment:
  Wear self-contained respirator.
  Wear fully protective impervious suit.

·    6 Accidental release measures

• Person-related safety precautions:
  Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
  Ensure adequate ventilation
  Keep away from ignition sources
   
• Measures for environmental protection:
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
   
• Measures for cleaning/collecting:
  Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
  Ensure adequate ventilation.
  Keep away from ignition sources.
   
• Additional information:
  See Section 7 for information on safe handling
  See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
  See Section 13 for disposal information.

·    7 Handling and storage

• Handling
   
• Information for safe handling:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
  Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
  Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
  Open and handle container with care.
   
• Information about protection against explosions and fires:
  Keep ignition sources away.
  Protect against electrostatic charges.
  Fumes can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.
   
• Storage
   
• Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
  Store in a cool location.
   
• Information about storage in one common storage facility:
  Store away from oxidizing agents.
   
• Further information about storage conditions:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

·    8 Exposure controls and personal protection

• Additional information about design of technical systems:
  Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
  
  Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
  
  Diethyl ether
                       ppm
  ACGIH TLV             400; 500-STEL
  Austria MAK           400
  Belgium TWA           400; 500-STEL
  Denmark TWA           400
  Finland TWA           400; 500-STEL
  France VME            400; 500-VLE
  Germany MAK           400
  Hungary TWA           300; 600-STEL (skin)
  Ireland TWA           400; 500-STEL
  Japan OEL             400
  Korea TLV             400; 500-STEL
  Netherlands MAC-TGG   400
  Norway TWA            200
  Poland TWA            300; 1500-STEL
  Russia TWA            400; 300-STEL
  Sweden TWA            400; 500-STEL
  Switzerland MAK-W     400; 800-KZG-W
  United Kingdom TWA    400; 500-STEL
  USA PEL               400
   
• Additional information: No data
   
• Personal protective equipment
   
• General protective and hygienic measures
  The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
  Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
  Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
   
• Breathing equipment:
  Use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation.
  Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
   
• Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
   
• Eye protection: Safety glasses
   
• Body protection: Protective work clothing.

·    9 Physical and chemical properties:

• General Information
   
• Form: Liquid
   
• Color: Colorless
   
• Odor: Ether-like
   
• Wt. Per ml at 20 Deg: 0.713 - 0.715 g

• Boiling Range (95%) : 34 - 35 Deg C

• Non-Volatile Matter: 0.0005%

• Ether Peroxide: 0.000015%

• Water: 0.2%

·   10 Stability and reactivity

• Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
  Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
   
• Materials to be avoided:
  Oxidizing agents
  Interhalogens
  Halogens
  Sulfur
   
• Dangerous reactions
  May form explosive peroxides.
  Reacts with oxidizing agents
  Reacts violently with interhalogens.
   
• Dangerous products of decomposition: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

·   11 Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:
  LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:                   
  Oral: LD50: 1215 mg/kg (rat)
  LDLo: 260 mg/kg (man)
  Inhalative: LCLo/30M: 31000 ppm/30M (mus)
  Irritation of skin: mild: 360 mg (rbt)
  severe: 50 mg/24H (gpg)
   
• Primary irritant effect:
   
• on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
   
• on the eye: Irritating effect.
   
• Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
   
• Other information (about experimental toxicology):
  Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
   
• Subacute to chronic toxicity:
  Diethyl ether is a depressant of the central nervous system and is capable of causing intoxication, drowsiness, stupor and unconsciousness. Severe exposure may cause respiratory failure and death.  On contact it may irritate the eyes.
   
• Additional toxicological information:
  To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
  No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

·   12 Ecological information:

• General notes:
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

·   13 Disposal considerations

• Product:
   
• Recommendation
  Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
   
• Un cleaned packaging:
   
• Recommendation:
  Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

·   14 Transport information

• DOT regulations:
   
• Hazard class:             3
   
• Identification number:    UN1155
   
• Packing group:            I
   
• Proper shipping name (technical name):          Diethyl ether (Ethyl ether)
   
• Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)
   
• ADR/RID class:            3 Flammable liquids
   
• Item:                     2a
   
• Danger code (Kemler):     33
   
• UN-Number:                1155
   
• Description of goods:     Diethyl ether (Ethyl ether)
   
• Maritime transport IMDG:
   
• IMDG Class:               3
   
• UN Number:                1155
   
• Packaging group:          I
   
• Proper shipping name:     Diethyl ether (Ethyl ether)
   
• Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
   
• ICAO/IATA Class:          3
   
• UN/ID Number:             1155
   
• Packaging group:          I
   
• Proper shipping name:     Diethyl ether (Ethyl ether)

·   15 Regulations

• Product related hazard information's:
   
• Hazard symbols:
  Xn Harmful F+ Extremely flammable
   
• Risk phrases:
  12 Extremely flammable.
  19 May form explosive peroxides.
  22 Harmful if swallowed.
  66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
  67 Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness
  
  Safety phrases:
  9  Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
  16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
  29 Do not empty into drains.
  33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
   
• National regulations
  All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
   
• Information about limitation of use:
  For use only by technically qualified individuals.

·   16 Other information:

Prepared by: BLULUX LABORATORIES (P) LTD.

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