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1,4-dioxane

In the chemical family: Unidentified or misc. family

1,4-Dioxane is a stabilizing chemical in industrial solvents; it is widely used as solvent in variety of consumer products, including paints, varnishes, lacquers, cosmetics and deodorants; it is used in paper, cotton, and textile processing, in fumigants and in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.

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Health Effects related to 1,4-dioxane: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

Routes of Exposure related to 1,4-dioxane:

  • Environment: agriculture
  • Water: sewage sludge

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