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Ethyl ether |
CAS 60-29-7 | ||
C2H5OC2H5 |
RTECS KI5775000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Diethyl ether, Diethyl oxide, Ethyl oxide, Ether, Solvent ether |
DOT ID & Guide 1155 127 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: See Appendix D | ||
| OSHA PEL†: TWA 400 ppm (1200 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 1900 ppm [10%LEL] See: 60297 | 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 |
BP: 94°F |
FRZ: -177°F |
Sol: 8% |
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VP: 440 mmHg |
IP: 9.53 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.71 |
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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. | |||
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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 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water wash promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection 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 |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| 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 |