1,6-Hexanediol
Agent Name
1,6-Hexanediol
Alternative Name
Hexamethylene glycol
CAS Number
629-11-8
Formula
C6-H14-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,6-Dihydroxyhexane; HDO; Hexamethylenediol; alpha,omega-Hexanediol; Hexamethylene glycol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Colorless or white, hygroscopic solid; [CHEMINFO]
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]
Comments
An eye irritant; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0005 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 101 deg C; [ICSC]
WEEL
10 mg/m3
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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