Document ID (ISN) | 76101 |
CIS number |
01-33 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0007-9952 - Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail |
Year |
1999 |
Convention or series no. |
FT 10
|
Author(s) |
Brondeau M.T., Falcy M., Jargot D., Miraval S., Protois J.C., Reynier M., Schneider O. |
Title |
Diethyl oxide |
Original title |
Oxyde de diéthyle [in French] |
Bibliographic information |
4th Quarter 1999, No.177, p.149-153. Illus. 28 ref. |
Internet access |
http://www.inrs.fr/dossiers/fichtox/ft10.pdf [in French]
|
Abstract |
Diethyl ether (synomym: diethyl oxide) is an anaesthetic. Acute toxicity: irritation of the respiratory tract; narcosis; excitement or somnolence; vomiting; reduced pulse rate and body temperature; ingestion induces similar effects to state of intoxication similar to that when under the influence of alcohol. Chronic toxicity: gastro-intestinal disorders; headache; polypnoea. French exposure limits: 400ppm (1200mg/m3) (VME); 500ppm (1500mg/m3) (VLE). |
Descriptors (primary) |
threshold limit values; health hazards; diethyl ether; France |
Descriptors (secondary) |
fire fighting; irritants; anaesthetics; fire hazards; vomiting; handling and storage; data sheet; limitation of exposure; first aid; personal protective equipment; determination in air; comment on standard; labelling |
Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
Country / State or Province | France |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
Broad subject area(s) |
|
Browse category(ies) |
Ethers Occupational exposure limits
|