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What is 1,4-dioxane?  Responsible business

1,4-Dioxane is a useful synthetic compound having numerous commercial and industrial applications. However, it can also be formed as a trace by-product during the manufacture of surfactants and emulsifiers where ethylene oxide is used to give ethoxylation. 1,4-dioxane can therefore be present as a trace impurity in shampoos, shower gels and household cleaning products containing these surfactants/emulsifiers.

The Health and Safety Concern 

Several environmental, health and safety organizations have listed 1,4-dioxane as a probable carcinogen. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, exposure to 1,4-dioxane can cause a cumulative effect in the body, causing a range of health issues from eye and skin irritations to the potential of cancer. 

In December 2019, advocacy led by health and environment agencies in New York state led to the passing of Senate Bill 4389-B, decreasing the usage limits of 1,4-dioxane to 1 ppm for all rinse-off personal care and home care products by December 31, 2023.

Innospec’s Innovative Solutions

Formulation Chemists will need to start to re-evaluate their ingredient choices immediately to comply with the changing regulations. Innospec understands the impact of the impending regulatory restrictions and that meeting the requirements is a challenge, but it’s one they successfully meet. Innospec’s technical experts can help formulation chemists to navigate the regulations and provide solutions for new formulations.Innospec has a broad range of ingredients for Personal Care and Home Care formulations that have been analyzed to show they are 1,4-Dioxane-free. With Innospec’s vast portfolio of 1,4-Dioxane-free ingredients, they can support formulators in reformulating products to comply with the new regulations.

Download Innospec’s 1,4-dioxane Free Surfactants presentation today!  To learn more about Innospec Performance Chemicals visit our new and improved website at www.innospec.com.

 

 

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