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Ethyl Ether Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Ethyl Ether ((C2H5)2O). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formula(C2H5)2O
About Ethyl Ether
It is a good solvent for fats, oils, dyes, gums, resins, raw rubber, smokeless powder, perfumes, and nitrocellulose. Ethyl ether is also used in the manufacture of photographic films and pharmaceuticals, and as a reaction and extraction medium in the chemical industry.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Category 1 Flammable Liquid
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- -45 C
- Storage temperature
- See SDS
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Incompatible materials to avoid : Oxidizing agents Strong acids Halogens Sulphur compounds May attack many plastics, rubbers and coatings. Hazardous decomposition products : In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) May form explosive peroxides.
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Liver. Aspiration Toxicity Category 1
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Ethyl Ether
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethyl Ether ((C2H5)2O). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.
Additional extinguishing notes: SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam
Always confirm extinguishing agents against the manufacturer SDS and your authority having jurisdiction before specifying a rental building fire-suppression package.
Storage & segregation guidance
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Ethyl Ether should account for its listed hazards (Category 1 Flammable Liquid), climate control needs, and segregation requirements. Incompatible materials to avoid : Oxidizing agents Strong acids Halogens Sulphur compounds May attack many plastics, rubbers and coatings. Hazardous decomposition products : In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) May form explosive peroxides.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Odor aromatic Odor Threshold No information available pH No information available Melting Point/Range -116 °C / -176.8 °F Boiling Point/Range 34.6 °C / 94.3 °F Flash Point -45 °C / -49 °F Evaporation Rate 37.5 Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Flammability or explosive limits Upper 36.0 vol % Lower 1.9 vol % Vapor Pressure 587 mbar @ 20 °C Vapor Density 2.55 Specific Gravity 0.714 Solubility Slightly soluble in water Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature 160 °C / 320 °F Decomposition Temperature No information available Viscosity 0.2448 cP at 20 °C Molecular Formula C4 H10 O Molecular Weight 74.12
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Recommended storage solutions for Ethyl Ether
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
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- 4-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 10 ft
- 12 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 48 Square Feet storage
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- 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
Material handling
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Large-volume tote storage with forklift-ready handling inside compliant buildings.
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Frequently asked questions
How should Ethyl Ether be stored?
Store Ethyl Ether in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Category 1 Flammable Liquid). Climate range guidance: Follow the temperature range listed on the manufacturer SDS.. Compatibility notes: Incompatible materials to avoid : Oxidizing agents Strong acids Halogens Sulphur compounds May attack many plastics, rubbers and coatings. Hazardous decomposition products : In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) May form explosive peroxides. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Ethyl Ether flammable?
Yes — Ethyl Ether is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: -45 C. Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Ethyl Ether?
Ethyl Ether is listed as: Category 1 Flammable Liquid. Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Liver. Aspiration Toxicity Category 1
What fire suppression is recommended for Ethyl Ether?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Ethyl Ether ((C2H5)2O). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.
Is compliant Ethyl Ether storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Ethyl Ether. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.