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'''Diethyl Ether''' ((C2H5)2O) is a highly flammable solvent with anesthetic and dissociative effects when inhaled. It was synthesized first in the late 1200's and has been used recreationally among Polish peasants since the late 19th century. More | '''Diethyl Ether''' ((C2H5)2O) is a highly flammable solvent with anesthetic and dissociative effects when inhaled. It was synthesized first in the late 1200's and has been used recreationally among Polish peasants since the late 19th century. More | ||
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Also note that most pure Diethyl Ether contains some amount of BHT as a stabilizer to prevent explosions and fires. BHT's effects when inhaled are unclear as it is a FDA approved food additive but there is conflicting research on the substance. | Also note that most pure Diethyl Ether contains some amount of BHT as a stabilizer to prevent explosions and fires. BHT's effects when inhaled are unclear as it is a FDA approved food additive but there is conflicting research on the substance. | ||
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==Subjective effects== | |||
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=== Positive === | === Positive === | ||
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===Experience reports=== | ===Experience reports=== | ||
There are currently | There are currently {{#ask:[[Category:Diethyl ether]][[Category:Experience]] | format=count}} experience reports which describe the effects of this substance in our [[experience index]]. | ||
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Additional experience reports can be found here: | |||
*[https://www.erowid.org/experiences/subs/exp_Ether.shtml Erowid Experience Vaults: Ether] | *[https://www.erowid.org/experiences/subs/exp_Ether.shtml Erowid Experience Vaults: Ether] | ||
== | ==Toxicity and harm potential== | ||
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* Huff only PURE diethyl ether as all self extractions contain harmful other chemicals. | * Huff only PURE diethyl ether as all self extractions contain harmful other chemicals. | ||
* Diethyl Ether is incredibly flammable so keep it away from flames | * Diethyl Ether is incredibly flammable so keep it away from flames | ||
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* The lethal dose is far beyond the dose that would cause one to vomit and lose consciousness, but huff slowly taking breaks frequently. | * The lethal dose is far beyond the dose that would cause one to vomit and lose consciousness, but huff slowly taking breaks frequently. | ||
* Don't inhale ether if you don't want to smell like gas for the following 24 hours. It seeps out of your skin and mouth. | * Don't inhale ether if you don't want to smell like gas for the following 24 hours. It seeps out of your skin and mouth. | ||
It is | It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible use|harm reduction practices]] when using this substance. | ||
===Lethal dosage=== | |||
===Tolerance and addiction potential=== | |||
===Dangerous interactions=== | |||
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==Legal status== | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*[https://www.erowid.org/chemicals/ether/ Ether (Erowid Vault)] | *[https://www.erowid.org/chemicals/ether/ Ether (Erowid Vault)] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Psychoactive substance]] | ||
[[Category:Inhalant]] | |||
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===Duration=== | |||
As Diethyl Ether is huffed continuously by its users, the effects are felt immediately | |||
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|Onset | |||
|immediatley | |||
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|Total | |||
|1 hour | |||
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|After-effects | |||
|2-48 hours (dose-dependent) | |||
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