| Description | |
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| Catalogue Number | 100926 |
| Synonyms | Et2O, Ethoxyethane, Ethyl ether, Ether |
| Description | Diethyl ether |
| Product Information | |
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| CAS number | 60-29-7 |
| EC index number | 603-022-00-4 |
| EC number | 200-467-2 |
| Grade | Ph Eur,BP |
| Hill Formula | C₄H₁₀O |
| Chemical formula | (C₂H₅)₂O |
| Molar Mass | 74.12 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2909 11 00 |
| Structure formula Image |  |
| Physicochemical Information | |
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| Boiling point | 34.6 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Density | 0.71 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Explosion limit | 1.7 - 36 %(V) |
| Flash point | -40 °C |
| Ignition temperature | 180 °C |
| Melting Point | -116.3 °C |
| Vapor pressure | 587 hPa (20 °C) |
| Solubility | 69 g/l |
| Toxicological Information | |
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| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 1215 mg/kg |
| LD 50 dermal | LD50 Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
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| Hazard Pictogram(s) | |
| Hazard Statement(s) | 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. |
| Precautionary Statement(s) | P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| RTECS | KI5775000 |
| Storage class | 3 Flammable liquids |
| WGK | WGK 1 slightly water endangering |
| Disposal | 1 Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A. |
| Safety Information | |
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| Hazard Symbols | HarmfulHighly Flammable |
| Categories of danger | extremely flammable, harmful |
| R Phrase | R 12-19-22-66-67 Extremely flammable.May form explosive peroxides.Harmful if swallowed.Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. |
| S Phrase | S 9-16-29-33 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Do not empty into drains.Take precautionary measures against static discharges. |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
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| Storage | Store at +15°C to +25°C. |
| Transport Information | |
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| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 1155 , 3, I |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 1155 , 3, I |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 1155 , 3, I |
| Specifications | |
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| Purity (GC) | ≥ 99.5 % |
| Identity (IR) | conforms |
| Acidic substances | conforms |
| Density (d 20 °C/20 °C) | 0.714 - 0.716 |
| Boiling point (lower value) | ≥ 34.0 °C |
| Boiling point (upper value) | ≤ 35.0 °C |
| Foreign odor | conforms |
| Aldehydes | conforms |
| Peroxides | conforms |
| Residual solvents (ICH Q3C) | excluded by production process |
| Evaporation residue | ≤ 20 mg/l |
| Water | ≤ 0.20 % |
| Residues of metal catalysts or metal reagents acc. to EMEA/CHMP/SWP/4446/2000 are not likely to be present. Stabilized with 5 - 10 ppm 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol (BHT). Conforms to Ph Eur, BP |
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