May be absorbed through skin. Vapors may cause irritation. Splashes or high vapor concentrations may produce severe irritation or eye damage. Prolonged exposures may result in headache, drowsiness, excitation, and psychic disturbances. The ethyl alcohol component, in repeated high exposures, may cause damage to the liver, blood and reproductive system.
Teratogenic effects are possible for ether and ethyl alcohol.
Alcoholic beverage consumption can enhance the toxic effects of this substance. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Give large amounts of water.