1,4-Dioxane a synthetic organic compound currently and historically used in various industrial applications. 1,4-Dioxane is miscible in water, is chemically stable, and does not hydrolyze under typical conditions. It does not adsorb readily to organic carbon, and it has low volatility in an aqueous solution. The chemical and physical properties of 1,4-dioxane affect the remediation and treatment options.
The 1,4-Dioxane (14D-1, 2021) guidance includes a technical guidance document, fact sheets, and six-part modular training course. It provides environmental professionals, regulators, project managers, and other stakeholders with comprehensive information on the history, sources, occurrence, and regulatory framework of 1,4-dioxane. The guidance covers environmental fate and transport, site investigation strategies, sampling and analytical methods, toxicity and risk assessment, and remediation and treatment technologies. It supports informed decision-making and effective management of 1,4-dioxane contamination.
Topic(s): 1,4-Dioxane, Chlorinated Solvents, Contaminants of Emerging Concern, Remediation Technologies
