Diethyl Ether Hazard Diamond
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Diethyl ether hazard diamond. Previously used as an anesthetic diethyl ether is an organic compound used primarily as a solvent. Diethyl ether or simply ether is an organic compound in the ether class with the formula c 2 h 5 2 o sometimes abbreviated as et 2 o see pseudoelement symbols it is a colorless highly volatile sweet smelling ethereal odour flammable liquid it is commonly used as a solvent in laboratories and as a starting fluid for some engines. Diethyl ether and chromium trioxide react violently at room temperature. I 14 5 environmental hazards adr rid.
Diethyl ether cas number. Nitrosyl perchlorate ignites and explodes with diethyl ether. Un 1155 hazard summary diethyl ether can affect you when breathed in. 73000 ppm 2 hours rat.
Diethyl ether 14 3 transport hazard class es adr rid. Due to its extreme flammability and other potential hazards diethyl ether should be stored and handled with extreme care in the workplace. The four divisions are typically color coded with red on top indicating flammability blue on the left indicating level of health hazard yellow on the right for chemical reactivity and white containing codes for special hazards each of health flammability and reactivity is rated on a scale from 0 no hazard to 4 severe hazard. 3 effective date.
1200 mg m3 twa personal protective equipment eyes. Breathing diethyl ether can cause drowsiness excitement dizziness vomiting irregular breathing and. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr1910 1200 and ghs rev. Solid acetyl peroxide in contact with ether or any volatile solvent may explode violently.
Contact can irritate the skin and eyes. This colorless highly volatile chemical has a pungent yet somewhat sweet odor. No iata no 14 6 special precautions for user no data available section 15. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr1910 1200 and ghs rev.
Breathing diethyl ether can irritate the nose and throat. Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by osha s eye and face protection regulations in 29 cfr 1910 133 or european standard en166. 3 14 4 packaging group adr rid. It was formerly used as a general anesthetic until.
3 effective date. Hazards identification potential acute health effects. Diethyl ether 60 29 7 100 toxicological data on ingredients.