Ethyl ether
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CAS
60-29-7
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C2H5OC2H5
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RTECS
KI5775000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Diethyl ether, Diethyl oxide, Ethyl oxide, Ether, Solvent ether
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DOT ID & Guide
1155 / 127
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: See Appendix D
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3)
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IDLH
1900 ppm [10%LEL]
See: 60297
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Conversion
1 ppm = 3.03 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a pungent, sweetish odor. [Note: A gas above 94°F.]
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MW: 74.1
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BP: 94°F
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FRZ: -177°F
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Sol: 8%
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VP: 440 mmHg
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IP: 9.53 eV
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Sp.Gr: 0.71
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Fl.P: -49°F
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UEL: 36.0%
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LEL: 1.9%
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Class IA Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP below 100°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, halogens, sulfur, sulfur compounds [Note: Tends to form explosive peroxides under influence of air and light.]
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1610; OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
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
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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
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; dizziness, drowsiness, headache, excited, narcosis; nausea, vomiting
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0355 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0095
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