Diisopropyl Ether Chemical Storage Specifications

About Diisopropyl Ether

Diisopropyl ether can be used in a wide variety of applications. Its most common use is as a solvent as oil-based solutions dissolve in it. This makes it the ideal base for many paints, waxes, dyes and resins. It is also used as a solvent in paint thinners and stain removers.

Storage & segregation guidance

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Diisopropyl Ether should account for its listed hazards (Category 2 Flammable Liquid), climate control needs (2 to 30 C), and segregation requirements. Diisopropyl Ether is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC and NITRIC); and CHLOROSULFONIC ACID.

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Properties: a) Appearance Form: clear, liquid Color: colorless b) Odor No data available c) Odor Threshold No data available d) pH No data available e) Melting point/freezing point Melting point/range: -85 °C (-121 °F) f) Initial boiling point and boiling range 68.5 °C 155.3 °F at 1,013.25 hPa g) Flash point -29 °C (-20 °F) - closed cup h) Evaporation rate No data available i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Upper explosion limit: 21 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 1 %(V) k) Vapor pressure 227 hPa at 25 °C (77 °F) 160 hPa at 20 °C(68 °F) l) Vapor density 3.53 - (Air = 1.0) m) Density 0.72 g/cm3 at 20 °C (68 °F) Relative density No data available n) Water solubility 3.11 g/l at 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) - soluble o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water log Pow: 2.4 at 20 °C (68 °F) - Bioaccumulation is not expected.