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Reactivity Documentation

Ethers

mixed with

Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Unsaturated

Summary

Details

Ethers is a reactive group.

Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)

Ethers mixed with
Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Unsaturated

Hazard Predictions

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.