Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Easily absorbed through lungs. Symptoms include irritation of the respiratory tract, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and narcosis. Can cause liver damage and brain and lung edema. Death may occur from kidney failure.
Dioxane poisoning has poor warning properties.
Other symptoms parallel those from inhalation. Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. May be absorbed through the skin with possible systemic effects. Vapors cause eye irritation.