You may have seen 1,4-dioxane in headlines. It's never listed on a label, which is exactly why people ask about it.
Quick answer: 1,4-dioxane is a byproduct that can form during ethoxylation, a process used to make some cleaning ingredients. It isn't added on purpose, so it isn't listed. Some states now limit it in cleaning products.†
What it is
It's a chemical that can show up in trace amounts when certain ingredients are made.†
Where it comes from
It's linked to ethoxylated ingredients, the ones with -eth or PEG in their names (read it).†
What the rules say
Our formula
Our surfactants are glucosides, which are made a different way.† We'll share supplier test results when we have them.†
We're not here to scare anyone. We're here to answer the question honestly.
FAQ
Why isn't 1,4-dioxane on labels? It's a byproduct, not an added ingredient.†
Which ingredients can carry it? Some ethoxylated ones.†
Is there a legal limit? Some states set one.†
Is Just 7 free of 1,4-dioxane?† before stating this.
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