1,4-Dioxane (CAS 123-91-1), often simply called dioxane because the 1,2 and 1,3 isomers of dioxane are rare, is a heterocyclic organic compound. It is a colorless liquid with a faint sweet odor similar to that of diethyl ether. It is classified as an ether. Dioxane is used mainly as a stabilizer for the solvent trichloroethane. It is an occasionally used solvent for a variety of practical applications as well as in the laboratory.
Specification of 1,4-Dioxane
Appearance Colorless transparent liquid
Identification Positive
Water, % ≤0.10
Acidity, % ≤0.01
Density, g/ml 1.030~1.03
Freezing Point, ºC 10.50~12.0
Peroxide, % ≤0.005
Unvolatile substance, % ≤0.01
Aldehyde, % Complies with standard
Assay, % ≥99.50
Application of 1,4-Dioxane
1) It's a kind of solvent of synthetic leather of polyurethane and amino acid, resin-vegetable oil, mineral oil,pharmaceuticals, paint and dye, and a stabilizer of 1,1,1-trichloroethane.
2) It's also used for plasticizer and antioxidant.
3)It is mainly used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, spice, special fine chemicals and other industries.
4)It can also be used as soluvent, reaction medium and extracting agent in scientific studies
Packing
200kg per plastic or iron drum.
16.0mt per 20ft container
Storage & Handling
Store in a segregated and approved area.
Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.
Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).