GHS ClassificationCAS 60-29-7
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).
Signal word — DANGER
GHS Hazard Summary
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H226 | Flammable liquid and vapour |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed |
Physical properties
- Flash point
- -40°C
- Boiling point
- 35°C
- Vapour pressure
- 587mmHg
Values sourced from the referenced SDS.
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
Incompatibilities
- Forms explosive gas mixture with air.Involves: air
- A risk of explosions and/or of toxic gas formation exists with the following substances.Involves: 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
- Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
- Incompatible with oxygen, strong acids, oxidizing agents, and various plastics.Involves: oxygen, strong acids, oxidizing agents, various plastics
Storage requirements
- Store away from foodstuffs, beverages, and feed.
Rules extracted from the referenced SDS.
Verified source
- Source
- Official SDS (canonicalized)
- Supplier
- PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.
- SDS revised
- 2023-06-01
- Last verified
- 2026-07-15
This information is provided for reference purposes only. For critical safety decisions, always consult the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and your local regulatory authority. MSDS Chain makes no warranty as to completeness or fitness for a particular purpose.