1,4-Dioxane
CAS Number
123-91-1Synonym
Diethylene ether; 1,4-Diethylene dioxide; 1,4-Dioxacyclohexane; Diethylene oxide; dioxyethylene ether; dioxane; p-Dioxane; [6]-crown-2
Occurrence/Use
Solvent, dehydrating agent; stabilizer in chlorinated solvents
Acute RELs
| Acute REL (μg/m3): | 3000 |
|---|---|
| Species: | Human |
| Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint: | Respiratory and eye irritation |
| Acute REL Target Organs: | Respiratory system, eyes |
| Severity: | Mild |
| Last Acute REL Revision: | 1999 |
| Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2. |
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 3000 |
|---|---|
| Chronic Target Organs: | Alimentary system, kidney, cardiovascular system |
| Human Data: | No |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 2000 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3
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