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Diethyl Ether

CAS 60-29-7 · C4H10O
Hazard class
Danger — Flammable, Irritant / harmful
Pictograms
FlammableIrritant / harmful
H-statements
  • H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
  • H302 Harmful if swallowed
  • H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • EUH019 May form explosive peroxides
  • EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
SolventLaboratory chemicalsFreeze-thaw additiveIntermediate
Workplace exposure limits
OSHA PEL TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3)
IDLH 1900 ppm [10%LEL]
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
DIETHYL ETHER · ether · Ethyl ether · Ethoxyethane · 60-29-7 · Ethyl oxide · Pronarcol · Diethyl oxide
Molecular weight
74.12 g/mol
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Flammable · Irritant / harmful
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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