Description Catalogue Number 100926 Synonyms Et2O, Ethoxyethane, Ethyl ether, Ether Description Diethyl ether Product Information 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 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 LD 50 oral LD50 Rat 1215 mg/kg LD 50 dermal LD50 Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg Safety Information according to GHS 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 Hazard Symbols Harmful Highly 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 Storage Store at +15°C to +25°C. Transport Information 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 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