1,4-Dioxane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 1,4-Dioxane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
• EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P233-Keep container tightly closed.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.