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Description :
1,4-Dioxane is a contaminant created when common ingredients are mixed together. It is not found on ingredient labels.
Sources of Exposure: Likely to be present where ingredients like sodium laureth sulfate, PEG’s, ceteareth, xynol, and oleth are listed on ingredient labels.
Health Impacts: It is considered a probable human carcinogen, toxic to organs and the respiratory system, and a skin irritant.
Health Concerns
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Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: 1,4-Dioxane (accessed April 20, 2020)