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1,4-Dioxane (/ d aɪ ˈ ɒ k s eɪ n /) is a heterocyclic organic compound, classified as an ether. It is a colorless liquid with a faint sweet odor similar to that of diethyl ether . The compound is often called simply dioxane because the other dioxane isomers ( 1,2- and 1,3- ) are rarely encountered.
People wonder about the health risks they face – from driving on Interstate 4, to sun exposure, to consuming alcohol, to eating bacon and more – but drinking tap water usually isn’t one of ...
The Environmental Protection Agency has called 1,4-dioxane a probable human carcinogen. The chemical is used as an industrial solvent and stabilizer. North Carolina has set a target level of 0.35 ...
Pittsboro says residents with health conditions should drink bottled water, asks for limited water use so it can limit intake from the Haw River. Pittsboro warns residents that 1,4-dioxane could ...
This Wikipedia page provides a comprehensive list of boiling and freezing points for various solvents.
The following compounds are liquid at room temperature and are completely miscible with water; ... C 4 H 8 O 2: 1,4-Dioxane: 123-91-1 C 2 H 6 O: ethanol: 64-17-5 CH 3 ...
[1] [58] The daily intake of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs as TEQ is of the order of 100 pg/day, i.e. 1-2 pg/kg/day. [1] In many countries both the absolute and relative significance of dairy products and meat have decreased due to strict emission controls, and brought about the decrease of total intake.
DEQ’s limits on PFAS are being opposed by the NC Chamber, while Triad-area utilities are opposed to 1,4-dioxane limits in surface water.