Dimethyl Ether has found commercial use as a refrigerant. It has as a solvent, as an extraction agent, a propellant in aerosols, and fuel in welding cutting and brazing. Readily form complexes with inorganic compounds, e.g., boron trifluoride. It is an ex

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A colorless, liquefied and flammable gas with an ether-like odor.

Has an anesthetic effect in high concentrations Contact with liquid can cause cold burns.

Normal Materials can be used.

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Flammable Limits

DOT Class / Label

None Estabished

3.4-27%

2.1 / Flammable

Molecular Weight

Specific Gravity

Specific Volume

46.1

1.59 @ 77 F

8.4 cu.ft./lb @ 70 F

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CAS Registry No.

UN Number

510/180

115-10-6

1033

National Stock Number (NSN) Applicable to Dimethyl Ether

MIL Specs/ Fed Specs
MSDS for Dimethyl Ether

Grade
Part #

Purity Minimum

Cylinder
Size

Volume
Lbs.

Pressure
@ 70 F

Comments

Commercial
469600

99.8% Min.
Liquid Phase

110
016
003
LBS

100
16
2.5
0.5

62.3
62.3
62.3
62.3

None

Uses: Dimethyl Ether has found commercial use as a refrigerant. It has as a solvent, as an extraction agent, a propellant in aerosols, and fuel in welding cutting and brazing. Readily form complexes with inorganic compounds, e.g., boron trifluoride. It is an excellent methylating agent in the dye industry.