Diethyl ether, 10 l, tinplate

The Diethyl Ether, available in a 10-liter tinplate container, is categorized under Solvents for Synthesis. It is an ethoxyethane with a Molecular Weight of 74.12 g/mol. This substance belongs to the Ethers group. In the workplace, it requires various safety measures such as no open flames, no unauthorized personnel, caution against inflammability, use of safety goggles, and wearing safety gloves. The recommended occupational exposure limit values for the European Union are 308 mg/m3 (100 ppm) for an 8-hour limit and 616 mg/m3 (200 ppm) for a short-term limit.

• CAS Number: 60-29-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H10O
• Molecular Weight: 74.12
• Exact Mass: 74.073164938
• Boiling Point: 94.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -177.3 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 2.6 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]