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Ingredients/Dioxane
DioxaneCAS 123-91-1
EU CosIng II — prohibitedECHA SVHC — candidateFDA — prohibitedASEAN II — prohibited
Regulatory status
| Source | Status | Annex / Details | Limit / Conditions | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU CosIng | prohibited | Annex II | — | |
| ECHA SVHC | candidate | 2013-12-16 | Carcinogen (Cat 2) | 12/16/2013 |
| FDA | prohibited | — | Not intentionally added; FDA has established safe level guidance. Levels above ~10 ppm in rinse-off products are of concern. | — |
| ASEAN | prohibited | Annex II | — | — |
What this means
Dioxane has regulatory signals in EU CosIng, ECHA SVHC, FDA, ASEAN. Review the source links above for the official conditions and latest updates.
Common questions
- Is Dioxane restricted in EU cosmetics?
- Dioxane is prohibited in EU cosmetics according to EU CosIng Annex II.
- Is Dioxane on the ECHA SVHC candidate list?
- Dioxane is listed on the ECHA SVHC candidate list since 2013-12-16.
- Is Dioxane restricted by the FDA in the US?
- Dioxane is on the FDA's prohibited substances list for cosmetics.
- Is Dioxane restricted under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive?
- Dioxane is prohibited under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annex II.
- What is the CAS number for Dioxane?
- The CAS number for Dioxane is 123-91-1.
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