Diethyl ether, 25 l, tinplate

The Diethyl Ether, available in a 25-liter tinplate container, belongs to the category of Solvents for Synthesis. It is an ethoxyethane with a Molecular Weight of 74.12 g/mol. This substance falls under the group of Ethers. In the workplace, it requires various safety measures such as no open flames, no smoking, and the use of safety goggles and gloves due to its flammability. The recommended occupational exposure limit values for the European Union are 308 mg/m3 (100 ppm) for an 8-hour workday and 616 mg/m3 (200 ppm) for short-term exposures.

• 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]