1,4 Dioxane (Glass Distilled)

1,4-Dioxane is a clear, colourless, flammable liquid with a faint, sweet odour. It is a cyclic ether that is commonly used as a solvent in industrial applications, such as in the manufacturing of chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals.

It can also be present as an impurity in household and personal care products. Because of its potential carcinogenicity and environmental risks, 1,4-Dioxane is strictly monitored and regulated by various regulatory bodies. Additionally, it can be found in groundwater due to its frequent use in industrial processes.

• Used as a solvent in industrial processes, such as in the manufacturing of chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals

• Can be an impurity in personal care and household products, such as shampoos, soaps, and detergents

• Used as a stabiliser for chlorinated solvents, such as trichloroethylene

• Employed in some laboratory procedures as a solvent and reaction medium

• Used in some cases as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals

• Can be found in groundwater due to its frequent use in industrial processes, which can lead to contamination of drinking water sources.

Cas Number: 123-91-1

Einecs Number: 204-661-8

Hazard Phrases: H225,H351,H319,H335

Prec Phrases: P210,P201,P261,P280,P281,P303+P361+P353,P305+P351+P338,P304+P340,P405,P501a