| Agent Name |
1,6-Hexanediol |
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| Alternative Name |
Hexamethylene glycol |
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| CAS Number |
629-11-8 |
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| Formula |
C6-H14-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
1,6-Dihydroxyhexane; HDO; Hexamethylenediol; alpha,omega-Hexanediol; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Alcohols and Polyols |
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| Description |
Colorless or white, hygroscopic solid; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent, an intermediate for nylon and polyesters, a coupling agent, a coal coating, a plasticizer, and in gasoline refining and the production of varnishes, adhesives, drugs, and textiles; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
An eye irritant; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.0005 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 101 deg C; [ICSC] |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1,6-HEXANEDIOL
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