# Diethyl Ether — GHS Classification & Peroxide-Formation Hazard

> Diethyl ether is classified Danger under GHS, with hazards including Flammable liquid and vapour (H226) and Harmful if swallowed (H302).

**Chemicals:** Diethyl ether (CAS 60-29-7)

**GHS signal word:** Danger

## GHS hazard statements

- **H226** — Flammable liquid and vapour
- **H302** — Harmful if swallowed

## Physical properties

- Flash point (°C): -40
- Boiling point (°C): 35
- Vapour pressure (mmHg): 587

## Precautionary statements

- **P210** — Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources; No smoking
- **P233** — Keep container tightly closed
- **P240** — Ground and bond container and receiving equipment
- **P241** — Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
- **P242** — Use non-sparking tools
- **P243** — Take action to prevent static discharges
- **P264** — Wash hands thoroughly after handling
- **P270** — Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- **P280** — Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- **P301+P312** — IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell
- **P303+P361+P353** — IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
- **P330** — Rinse mouth
- **P370+P378** — In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction
- **P403+P235** — Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
- **P501** — Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations

## SDS safety rules

- (incompatibility) Forms explosive gas mixture with air.
  - Incompatible with: air
- (incompatibility) A risk of explosions and/or of toxic gas formation exists with the following substances.
  - Incompatible with: azides, halogens, Halogen-halogen compounds, Non-metals, nonmetallic oxyhalides, Strong oxidizing agents, Chromium (VI) oxide, Halogen oxides, peroxide compounds, perchloric acid, perchlorates, Nitric acid, nitrating acid, Oxygen, Ozone, Turpentine oils, nitrates, metal chlorides
- (incompatibility) Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
- (incompatibility) Incompatible with oxygen, strong acids, oxidizing agents, and various plastics.
  - Incompatible with: oxygen, strong acids, oxidizing agents, various plastics
- (storage) Store away from foodstuffs, beverages, and feed.

## Source

- Source type: canonical
- Supplier: PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.
- SDS version: 9.07
- SDS revision date: 2023-06-01
- Region: EU
- Last verified by MSDS Chain: 2026-07-15

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