Dioxane

Dioxane

Formula	CAS
	123-91-1

Background
Dioxane is used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose, benzyl cellulose, resins, oils, waxes, oil and other organic compounds.

Synonyms
1,4-Diethylene dioxide
Dioxane
1,4-Dioxane

Uses
Solvent
Cleaning agents

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties

1.	Fregert, S., Allergic contact dermatitis from dioxane in a solvent for cleaning metal parts. Contact Dermatitis Newsletter, 1974. 15(438).

Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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