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1,4-Dioxane

CAS Number

123-91-1

Synonym

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

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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: 

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: