Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Petroleum Ether

Name: Petroleum Ether
Brand: Fisher Scientific

by Fisher Scientific

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Petroleum Ether is supplied by Fisher Scientific under product code E120-4. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under GHS/CLP regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 17 January 2018. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: English
Regulation: GHS/CLP
Revision Date: 17 Jan 2018
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: E120-4
CAS Number: 8032-32-4

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

GHS02Flammable

GHS06Acute toxicity

GHS08Health hazard

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H340: May cause genetic defects.
+2015: See full Safety Data Sheet for the hazard statement wording.

Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.

Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Petroleum Ether issued by Fisher Scientific on 17 January 2018 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across one level: High Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H340: May cause genetic defects

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and un-derstood

P281 Use personal protective equipment as required

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up.

P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242 Use only non-sparking tools

P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

5 other controls in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

P405 Store locked up

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P331 Do NOT induce vomiting

Note: This is a preview of the substance's hazards. A substance commonly carries more hazards. Download the full Chemical Risk Assessment for more information.

Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

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Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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