| Document ID (ISN) | 102374 |
| CIS number |
03-1074 |
| Year |
2002 |
| Convention or series no. |
IPCS ICSC 0454
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| Title |
Dimethyl ether |
| Original title |
Ether diméthylique [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Internet documents, 2002, 2p. |
| Internet access |
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/products/icsc/dtasht/_icsc04/icsc0454.pdf [in English]
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsnfrn/nfrn0454.html [in French]
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| Abstract |
International Chemical Safety Card published in 2002. Exposure routes: inhalation. Short term exposure effects: irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract; frostbite; effects on the central nervous system; exposure to high levels may cause lowering of consciousness. Threshold limit value: OEL as TWA: 1000ppm; 1920mg/m3 (EU 2002). Synonyms: methyl ether; oxybismethane; wood ether; methoxymethane. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
threshold limit values; dimethyl ether; IPCS |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
fire fighting; data sheet; central nervous system; fire hazards; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; frostbite; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; relaxed vigilance; chemical hazards; neurological effects; environmental pollution; hazard identification; health hazards; irritants |
| Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
| Country / State or Province | European Union; WHO |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Occupational exposure limits
Ethers
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