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1,4-Dioxane Location: Store Home > Common Chemicals > 1,4-Dioxane What is 1,4-Dioxane and how does it effect your health?
1,4-Dioxane is accidentally formed as an undesirable by-product in the manufacturing of some cosmetic ingredients when two molecules of ethylene oxide combined together in an unwanted chemical reaction. 1,4-Dioxane can be found in many products that contain these contaminated ingredients if the manufacturer doesn't take proper steps to remove the contaminate.
Hazard: 10
Ingredients it can be found in: - Ceteareth-30, Ceteareth-20, PEG-100 stearate, sodium laureth sulfate, polyethylene, petroleum-based ingredients Product Types: - Shampoos, body washes, lotions, baby soaps, hair dyes, sunless tanning products & many household cleaning products Health Concerns: - Linked to cancer
- A known human immune system toxicant
- A known human organ system toxicity
- Classified as an irritant of skin, eye and respiratory systems
- Linked to development and reproductive toxicity ranging from birth defects to development delays in children to infertility
- Cause for concern with neurotoxicity meaning it can have an effect on the nervous system Environmental Concerns: - Does not degrade in water, it passes through soil contaminating the ground water 1,4-Dioxane can be found in many products that contain these contaminated ingredients if the manufacturer doesn't take proper steps to remove the contaminate. It is banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics by Canada. It is known that this compound is readily absorbed through human skin although much of it is thought to evaporate before it is absorbed. It is a known human immune system toxicant meaning there can be harm done to the immune system with health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissues in the body. It is a carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) which is known to cause systemic cancer in rodents when painted on their skin. Other health hazards include organ system toxicity indicating it is a known human respiratory toxicant. It is also classified as an irritant of the skin, eyes, and respiratory systems. Studies have also shown in large doses a link to development and reproductive toxicity ranging from birth defects to development delays in children to infertility to organ cancers. There is also concerns with neurotoxicity meaning there can be an effect on the nervous system.
BTrue Naturals is promoting products for clean living. We have sought out to bring you companies that focus on using natural ingredients, create higher standards for our company, help educate people on safe and effective products and to find companies who are environmentally aware. All the products we carry at BTrue Naturals are free of 1,4-Dioxane. We avoid ingredients that have been linked to having contaminants along with many other toxic chemicals. The products we carry have no artificial colors, no artificial fragrances, no parabens, no phthalates, no propylene glycol, no SLS/SLES, no animal testing.
Products that do NOT contain ingredients linked to 1,4-Dioxanes:
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