General Description
A liquid. Flash point below 75°F. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Hence floats on water. Emits acrid irritating fumes when heated to high temperature. Used to make other chemicals.
Potential Exposure
Used for making other chemicals
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and inducevomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit. Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedic may consider administering a drug or other inhalation therapy
Shipping
UN2335 Allyl ethyl ether, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid, 6.1-Poisonous materials
Incompatibilities
May form explosive mixture with air. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides. Incompatible with strong acids. May form explosive peroxides during storage
Chemical Properties
Allyl ethyl ether is an extremely flammable liquid.
Chemical Properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID
Uses
Allyl ethyl ether is used as an intermediate to manufacture other chemicals.
