Dimethyl etherC2H6O

CAS-No.:
115-10-6
UN-No.:
1033
EC-No.:
204-065-8
Hazard identification number:
23
Hazard signs
GHS02
GHS04

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
WEEL (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 1000
  • H: 220
    Extremely flammable gas.
  • H: 280
    Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Melting point:
    -222.7 °F
  • Boiling Point:
    -12.64 °F
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    0,0021146 g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    10.025 ± 0.025 eV
  • Flash Point:
    -43.96 °F
  • Ignition Temperature:
    464 °F
  • Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    5100 hPa
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    2.8 Vol.-%
  • Upper Explosive Limit:
    24.4 Vol.-%
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*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • Dimethyl ether
  • DME 99.99
  • GRILLO-one

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