1,4-hexadiene

H225 (100%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]

H315 (93.6%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

H319 (93.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

H335 (91.5%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

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WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.

SRP: At the time of review, criteria for land treatment or burial (sanitary landfill) disposal practices are subject to significant revision. Prior to implementing land disposal of waste residue (including waste sludge), consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices.

Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL): 8-hr Time-weighted Average (TWA) 10 ppm.

Colorless liquid; [HSDB]

Colorless liquid

65 °C @ 760 mm Hg

-6 °F (-21 °C) (CLOSED CUP)

Insol in water; sol in ether, ethanol, and benzene

0.7000 @ 20 °C/4 °C

2.8 (AIR= 1)

172.0 [mmHg]

172.6 mm Hg @ 25 °C

When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.

Index of refraction: 1.4150 @ 20 °C/D

Optical coefficient

Refractive index

Thermal expansion coefficient

Flammable agents - 3rd degree

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1,4-Hexadiene's production and use as a chemical intermediate for synthetic elastomers may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams. If released to air, a vapor pressure of 172.6 mm Hg at 25 °C indicates 1,4-hexadiene will exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase 1,4-hexadiene will be degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals and ozone molecules. The half-life for the reaction in air with hydroxyl radicals is estimated to be 4.6 hours for the cis-isomer of 1,4-hexadiene and 4.2 hours for the trans-isomer of 1,4-hexadiene. The half-life for the reaction in air with ozone is estimated to be 1.9 hours for the cis-isomer of 1,4-hexadiene and 1.3 hours for the trans-isomer of 1,4-hexadiene. The vapor-phase reaction of 1,4-hexadiene with nitrate radicals may also be important atmospheric removal process in urban areas at night, but the rate of this reaction is not known. If released to soil, 1,4-hexadiene is expected to have high mobility based upon an estimated Koc of 150. Volatilization from moist soil surfaces is expected to be an important fate process based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 0.117 atm-cu m/mole. 1,4-Hexadiene may volatilize from dry soil surfaces based upon its vapor pressure. If released into water, 1,4-hexadiene is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment based upon its estimated Koc. No biodegradation data were located for 1,4-hexadiene, but the biodegradation half-life of 1,3-butadiene in aerobic waters has been reported as 7 days and the half-life in anaerobic waters was reported as 28 days. These data suggest that 1,4-hexadiene, a structurally similar compound, will also be biodegraded in aquatic systems. Volatilization from water surfaces is expected to be an important fate process based upon this compound's estimated Henry's Law constant. Estimated volatilization half-lives for a model river and model lake are 0.9 and 86 hours, respectively. An estimated BCF of 36 suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate. Hydrolysis is not expected to be an important environmental fate process for 1,4-hexadiene due to a lack of hydrolyzable functional groups. Occupational exposure to 1,4-hexadiene may occur through inhalation and dermal contact with this compound at workplaces where 1,4-hexadiene is produced or used. (SRC)

1,4-Hexadiene's production and use as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of elastomers(1) may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams(SRC).

TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 150(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that 1,4-hexadiene is expected to have high mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of 1,4-hexadiene from moist soil surfaces is expected to be an important fate process(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 0.117 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), using a fragment constant estimation method(3). The potential for volatilization of 1,4-hexadiene from dry soil surfaces may exist(SRC) based upon a vapor pressure of 172.6 mm Hg(4).

AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 150(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that 1,4-hexadiene is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is expected(3) based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 0.117 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), developed using a fragment constant estimation method(4). Using this Henry's Law constant and an estimation method(3), volatilization half-lives for a model river and model lake are 0.9 and 86 hours, respectively(SRC). According to a classification scheme(5), an estimated BCF of 36(SRC), from an estimated log Kow of 2.94(6), suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate.

ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), 1,4-hexadiene which has a vapor pressure of 172.6 mm Hg at 25 °C(2), is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase 1,4-hexadiene is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals and ozone molecules(SRC). The half-life for the reaction in air with hydroxyl radicals is estimated to be 4.6 and 4.2 hours for 1,4-hexadiene's cis- and trans-isomers, respectively, calculated from rate constants of 8.4X10-11 and 9.1X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC), respectively, determined using a structure estimation method(3). The half-life for the reaction in air with ozone is estimated to be 1.9 and 1.3 hours for 1,4-hexadiene's cis- and trans-isomers, respectively, calculated from rate constants of 1.4X10-16 and 2.1X10-16 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC), respectively, determined using a structure estimation method(3). The vapor-phase reaction of 1,4-hexadiene with nitrate radicals may also be important atmospheric removal process in urban areas at night(4), but the rate of this reaction is not known.

AEROBIC: No biodegradation data regarding 1,4-hexadiene were located, however data on a structurally similar compound, 1,3-butadiene are available(SRC). Laboratory studies employing pure bacterial cultures isolated from lake and soil samples were shown to degrade 1,3-butadiene to 1,2-epoxybutene(1-3). However, it is not clear what the rate of degradation is under environmental conditions(SRC). The biodegradation half-life of 1,3-butadiene in aerobic waters has been reported as 7 days and the half-life in anaerobic waters was reported as 28 days(4). These data suggest that the structurally similar 1,4-hexadiene will also undergo biodegradation under similar conditions(SRC).

The rate constant for the vapor-phase reaction of 1,4-hexadiene with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals has been estimated as 8.4X10-1 and 9.1X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC) for its cis and-trans isomers, respectively, using a structure estimation method(1). This corresponds to an atmospheric half-life of about 4.6 and 4.2 hours at an atmospheric concentration of 5X10+5 hydroxyl radicals per cu cm(1) for the cis and trans isomers, respectively. The rate constant for the vapor-phase reaction of 1,4-hexadiene with ozone has been estimated as 1.4X10-16 and 2.1X10-16 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC)for its cis and trans-isomers, respectively, using a structure estimation method(1). This corresponds to atmospheric half-lives of about 1.9 and 1.3 hours for the cis and trans-isomers, respectively, at an atmospheric concentration of 7X10+11 ozone molecules per cu cm(2). The vapor- phase reaction of 1,4-hexadiene with nitrate radicals may also be important atmospheric removal process in urban areas at night(3), but the rate of this reaction is not known. 1,4-Hexadiene is not expected to undergo hydrolysis in the environment due to the lack of hydrolyzable functional groups(4).

An estimated BCF of 36 was calculated for 1,4-hexadiene(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of 2.94(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate(SRC).

Using a structure estimation method based on molecular connectivity indices(1), the Koc for 1,4-hexadiene can be estimated to be 150(SRC). According to a classification scheme(2), this estimated Koc value suggests that 1,4-hexadiene is expected to have high mobility in soil.

The Henry's Law constant for 1,4-hexadiene is estimated as 0.117 atm-cu m/mole(SRC) using a fragment constant estimation method(1). This Henry's Law constant indicates that 1,4-hexadiene is expected to volatilize rapidly from water surfaces(2). Based on this Henry's Law constant, the volatilization half-life from a model river (1 m deep, flowing 1 m/sec, wind velocity of 3 m/sec)(2) is estimated as 0.9 hours(SRC). The volatilization half-life from a model lake (1 m deep, flowing 0.05 m/sec, wind velocity of 0.5 m/sec)(2) is estimated as 3.6 days(SRC). 1,4-Hexadiene's Henry's Law constant(1) indicates that volatilization from moist soil surfaces may occur(SRC). The potential for volatilization of 1,4-hexadiene from dry soil surfaces may exist based upon a vapor pressure of 172.6 mm Hg(3).

Occupational exposure to 1,4-hexadiene may occur through inhalation and dermal contact with this compound at workplaces where 1,4-hexadiene is produced or used. (SRC)

1,4-Hexadiene's production and use as a chemical intermediate for synthetic elastomers may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams. If released to air, a vapor pressure of 172.6 mm Hg at 25 °C indicates 1,4-hexadiene will exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase 1,4-hexadiene will be degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals and ozone molecules. The half-life for the reaction in air with hydroxyl radicals is estimated to be 4.6 hours for the cis-isomer of 1,4-hexadiene and 4.2 hours for the trans-isomer of 1,4-hexadiene. The half-life for the reaction in air with ozone is estimated to be 1.9 hours for the cis-isomer of 1,4-hexadiene and 1.3 hours for the trans-isomer of 1,4-hexadiene. The vapor-phase reaction of 1,4-hexadiene with nitrate radicals may also be important atmospheric removal process in urban areas at night, but the rate of this reaction is not known. If released to soil, 1,4-hexadiene is expected to have high mobility based upon an estimated Koc of 150. Volatilization from moist soil surfaces is expected to be an important fate process based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 0.117 atm-cu m/mole. 1,4-Hexadiene may volatilize from dry soil surfaces based upon its vapor pressure. If released into water, 1,4-hexadiene is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment based upon its estimated Koc. No biodegradation data were located for 1,4-hexadiene, but the biodegradation half-life of 1,3-butadiene in aerobic waters has been reported as 7 days and the half-life in anaerobic waters was reported as 28 days. These data suggest that 1,4-hexadiene, a structurally similar compound, will also be biodegraded in aquatic systems. Volatilization from water surfaces is expected to be an important fate process based upon this compound's estimated Henry's Law constant. Estimated volatilization half-lives for a model river and model lake are 0.9 and 86 hours, respectively. An estimated BCF of 36 suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate. Hydrolysis is not expected to be an important environmental fate process for 1,4-hexadiene due to a lack of hydrolyzable functional groups. Occupational exposure to 1,4-hexadiene may occur through inhalation and dermal contact with this compound at workplaces where 1,4-hexadiene is produced or used. (SRC)

1,4-Hexadiene's production and use as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of elastomers(1) may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams(SRC).

TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 150(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that 1,4-hexadiene is expected to have high mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of 1,4-hexadiene from moist soil surfaces is expected to be an important fate process(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 0.117 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), using a fragment constant estimation method(3). The potential for volatilization of 1,4-hexadiene from dry soil surfaces may exist(SRC) based upon a vapor pressure of 172.6 mm Hg(4).

AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 150(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that 1,4-hexadiene is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is expected(3) based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 0.117 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), developed using a fragment constant estimation method(4). Using this Henry's Law constant and an estimation method(3), volatilization half-lives for a model river and model lake are 0.9 and 86 hours, respectively(SRC). According to a classification scheme(5), an estimated BCF of 36(SRC), from an estimated log Kow of 2.94(6), suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate.

ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), 1,4-hexadiene which has a vapor pressure of 172.6 mm Hg at 25 °C(2), is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase 1,4-hexadiene is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals and ozone molecules(SRC). The half-life for the reaction in air with hydroxyl radicals is estimated to be 4.6 and 4.2 hours for 1,4-hexadiene's cis- and trans-isomers, respectively, calculated from rate constants of 8.4X10-11 and 9.1X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC), respectively, determined using a structure estimation method(3). The half-life for the reaction in air with ozone is estimated to be 1.9 and 1.3 hours for 1,4-hexadiene's cis- and trans-isomers, respectively, calculated from rate constants of 1.4X10-16 and 2.1X10-16 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC), respectively, determined using a structure estimation method(3). The vapor-phase reaction of 1,4-hexadiene with nitrate radicals may also be important atmospheric removal process in urban areas at night(4), but the rate of this reaction is not known.

AEROBIC: No biodegradation data regarding 1,4-hexadiene were located, however data on a structurally similar compound, 1,3-butadiene are available(SRC). Laboratory studies employing pure bacterial cultures isolated from lake and soil samples were shown to degrade 1,3-butadiene to 1,2-epoxybutene(1-3). However, it is not clear what the rate of degradation is under environmental conditions(SRC). The biodegradation half-life of 1,3-butadiene in aerobic waters has been reported as 7 days and the half-life in anaerobic waters was reported as 28 days(4). These data suggest that the structurally similar 1,4-hexadiene will also undergo biodegradation under similar conditions(SRC).

The rate constant for the vapor-phase reaction of 1,4-hexadiene with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals has been estimated as 8.4X10-1 and 9.1X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC) for its cis and-trans isomers, respectively, using a structure estimation method(1). This corresponds to an atmospheric half-life of about 4.6 and 4.2 hours at an atmospheric concentration of 5X10+5 hydroxyl radicals per cu cm(1) for the cis and trans isomers, respectively. The rate constant for the vapor-phase reaction of 1,4-hexadiene with ozone has been estimated as 1.4X10-16 and 2.1X10-16 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC)for its cis and trans-isomers, respectively, using a structure estimation method(1). This corresponds to atmospheric half-lives of about 1.9 and 1.3 hours for the cis and trans-isomers, respectively, at an atmospheric concentration of 7X10+11 ozone molecules per cu cm(2). The vapor- phase reaction of 1,4-hexadiene with nitrate radicals may also be important atmospheric removal process in urban areas at night(3), but the rate of this reaction is not known. 1,4-Hexadiene is not expected to undergo hydrolysis in the environment due to the lack of hydrolyzable functional groups(4).

An estimated BCF of 36 was calculated for 1,4-hexadiene(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of 2.94(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate(SRC).

Using a structure estimation method based on molecular connectivity indices(1), the Koc for 1,4-hexadiene can be estimated to be 150(SRC). According to a classification scheme(2), this estimated Koc value suggests that 1,4-hexadiene is expected to have high mobility in soil.

The Henry's Law constant for 1,4-hexadiene is estimated as 0.117 atm-cu m/mole(SRC) using a fragment constant estimation method(1). This Henry's Law constant indicates that 1,4-hexadiene is expected to volatilize rapidly from water surfaces(2). Based on this Henry's Law constant, the volatilization half-life from a model river (1 m deep, flowing 1 m/sec, wind velocity of 3 m/sec)(2) is estimated as 0.9 hours(SRC). The volatilization half-life from a model lake (1 m deep, flowing 0.05 m/sec, wind velocity of 0.5 m/sec)(2) is estimated as 3.6 days(SRC). 1,4-Hexadiene's Henry's Law constant(1) indicates that volatilization from moist soil surfaces may occur(SRC). The potential for volatilization of 1,4-hexadiene from dry soil surfaces may exist based upon a vapor pressure of 172.6 mm Hg(3).

Occupational exposure to 1,4-hexadiene may occur through inhalation and dermal contact with this compound at workplaces where 1,4-hexadiene is produced or used. (SRC)

SRP: At the time of review, criteria for land treatment or burial (sanitary landfill) disposal practices are subject to significant revision. Prior to implementing land disposal of waste residue (including waste sludge), consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices.

/GUIDE 130: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (NON-POLAR/WATER-IMMISCIBLE/NOXIOUS)/ Fire or Explosion: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Those substances designated with a "P" may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water. /Hexadiene/

/GUIDE 130: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (NON-POLAR/WATER-IMMISCIBLE/NOXIOUS)/ Health: May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. /Hexadiene/

/GUIDE 130: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (NON-POLAR/WATER-IMMISCIBLE/NOXIOUS)/ Public Safety: CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number ... . As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind. Keep out of low areas. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. /Hexadiene/

/GUIDE 130: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (NON-POLAR/WATER-IMMISCIBLE/NOXIOUS)/ Protective Clothing: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited protection. /Hexadiene/

For more DOT Emergency Guidelines (Complete) data for 1,4-HEXADIENE (8 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

UN 2458; Hexadiene

IMO 3.0; Hexadiene

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