Lab Safety Guideline: Diethyl Ether

Lab Safety Guideline: Diethyl Ether

Summary

Before working with diethyl ether (1,1'-oxybis-ethane) (CAS 60-29-7), also known as ether or ethyl ether, you must:

  1. Review this guideline.
  2. Contact your Lab Safety Advisor (LSA) and department safety officer.

Who is this for?

Lab and research staff.

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