Reactivity Documentation
Ethers |
mixed with |
Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Unsaturated |
Summary
- Potentially hazardous: May be hazardous but unknown
Details
Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)
Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Unsaturated
Hazard Predictions
- Potentially hazardous: May be hazardous but unknown
No evidence was found for a direct reaction between ethers and unsaturated hydrocarbons. However, ethers are susceptible to peroxidation if stored in contact with air for extended periods of time, and even trace amounts of dissolved peroxides can initiate polymerization of unsaturated hydrocarbons that are prone to polymerization, such as ethylene. Care should be taken to fully assess the stability of inadvertent mixtures. Ether peroxide formation accident histories, safe handling, storage, and disposal can be found in the following papers: Jackson, H. L., at al., J. Chem. Educ., 1970, 47, A175; Davies, A. G., J. R. Inst. Chem., 1956, 80, 386-389; Dasler, W. A., et al., Ind. Eng. Chem., 1946, 18, 52; Hazardous 365betÓéÀÖ: Information and Disposal Guide, 1984, pp. 87, 91, 98, 265.