It has been proven Dimethyl ether is not converted in precence of chlorine radicals and no peroxides are spontaneously formed. The evaporation of Dimethyl ether from water in open systems is rapid, within hours, so Dimethyl ether does not present any risk to the aquatic environment and showed in closed vessel tests not any toxic effect to fish up to concentrations of 4 gram per liter. Dimethyl ether is degraded by an phtochemical reaction with OH radicals which results in degradation products carbon dioxide and water. Detailed information available upon request.
Toxicological Aspects
An extensive program to study the toxicology of Dimethyl ether has been carried out. In 1985 a report was published by the Dutch Ministry of a.o. the Environment. This report has been regularly updated and completed by new studies.
Dimethyl ether is not mutagenic, carcinogenic or teratogenic. Dimethyl ether has shown a very low toxicity after acute as well as after chronic inhalation exposure. Only at very high levels Dimethyl ether shows narcotic properties.
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Aerosol Safety & Application Laboratory (ASAL)
Akzo Nobel facilitates an Aerosol Safety and Application Laboratory (ASAL), located in Deventer, the Netherlands. This laboratory is equipped with modern facilities and computerized models in compliance with international test standards. Many years of experience working with Dimethyl Ether in aerosol applications and with safety related aerosol items make Akzo Nobel a reliable and dedicated partner for the development of safer aerosol products. We have committed employees who contribute to the developments in the aerosol industry by active cooperation within national and international aerosol associations. In need of any assistance by the Aerosol Safety & Application Laboratory, please contact us.
Safety Data Sheet
Our customers have been presented the appropriate SDS documents for all products they receive from us. For reference purpose, to enable also others to audit and improve their own safety procedures, we provide here the English version of the Safety Data Sheet (NL-type).
Our Safety Data Sheets comply with European directive 2001/58/EC. You will need Acrobat Reader 4.0 to read the information.