1,4-Dioxane, 100 ml, glass

The provided item is a 100 mL glass container of 1,4-Dioxane, a solvent commonly used as an alternative to xylene in life science applications such as histology and microscopy. It falls under the category of Oxygen heterocycles with a molecular formula of C4H8O2 and a Molecular Weight of 88.11 g/mol. This substance requires careful handling due to its flammability and potential carcinogenic properties, as indicated by the GHS signal word "Danger" and the hazard statements "Highly Flammable liquid and vapor" and "May cause cancer." In accordance with Directive 2009/161/EU, the recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value for 8 hours is 73 mg/m3 (20 ppm). Safety measures such as wearing safety goggles and gloves, and avoiding open flames, are essential when working with this substance.

• CAS Number: 123-91-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 88.11
• Exact Mass: 88.052429494
• Boiling Point: 214 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 53.2 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 3.03 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
• H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]