Applications of 1, 4 Dioxane
Applications of 1, 4 Dioxane 1,4-Dioxane is a synthetic industrial chemical which is complete dissolves into the water. The synonyms include Dioxane, Doixan, P-dioxane, Diethylene Oxide Diethylene Ether and Glycol ethylene ether. 1, 4-Dioxane is found in groundwater in the USA . The physical and chemical properties and behavior of 1, 4-Dioxane is highly mobile and does not readily biodegrade in the environment. 1, 4-Dioxane is a likely contaminant at many sites with certain chlorinated solvents. It is flammable liquid and a fire hazard. If exposed to light or air it’s dangerously explosive. Is also used as a stabilizer in certain chlorinated solvents, paint strippers, greases, and waxes. The short term exposure of 1, 4-Dioxane may cause eye, nose and throat irritation. Long term exposure may cause kidney and liver damage. 1, 4 Dioxane is highly popular solvent with a polarity index of 4.8. It is more popular than ethyl acetate and also extra polar than methyl ethyl...