Diepoxybutane

Made for chemical synthesis and lab cross‑linking; also formed metabolically from 1,3‑butadiene found in petrochemical emissions and cigarette smoke [2][3].

Breathing workplace air or through skin contact during manufacturing, lab handling, or spills; the public is mainly exposed indirectly via 1,3‑butadiene that the body converts to DEB [1][3].

Irritates eyes/skin/lungs and strongly cross‑links DNA (mutagen). NIOSH treats DEB as a potential occupational carcinogen; its genotoxicity contributes to cancer risk associated with butadiene exposure [1][2][3].

Workers in petrochemical, polymer/rubber, and research labs; smokers; people living near facilities emitting 1,3‑butadiene [1][3].

At work, use closed systems, local exhaust, and protective gloves/eye protection; avoid skin contact and clean spills promptly. Follow workplace exposure controls and medical surveillance if offered [1]. For the public, reduce tobacco smoke exposure and time near heavy traffic/industrial plumes; follow local air quality advisories [3].