1,4-Dioxane Property

Melting point:

10-12 °C

Boiling point:

100-102 °C

Density 

1.03

vapor density 

3.03 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

36 hPa at 20 °C

refractive index 

1.421-1.423

Flash point:

12 °C

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear Colorless

Odor

Faint ether-like odor

PH Range

6 to 8

explosive limit

2-22%

Safety

Autoignition Temperature

180 °C

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H351Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary statements

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

1,4-Dioxane Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: 1,4-dioxane is a dioxane with oxygen atoms at positions 1 and 4. It has a role as a non-polar solvent, a carcinogenic agent and a metabolite. It is a volatile organic compound and a dioxane.