dioxane
Cyclic ether solvent
Dioxane is a colorless liquid solvent used in industrial chemistry, particularly in the manufacture of other chemicals and as a stabilizer for chlorinated solvents.
It appears as a contaminant in some cosmetics and cleaning products.
The compound is classified as a probable carcinogen, making trace amounts in consumer goods a regulatory concern: The shampoo tested positive for 1,4-dioxane.
Disperse into liquid
- miscibleAble to blend homogeneously
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- extractionAct of removing
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
purification · chlorinated · ether · solubility · polarity · nonpolar · ethereal · acetone
Causes cancer
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- contaminantSubstance that pollutes
- pollutantEnvironment-harming agent
- exposureState of being unprotected
flammable · harmful · irritant · volatile · dangerous · safety · risk · mutagenic
Aromatic oxygen-containing ring
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- heterocyclicRing with non-carbon members
- ringClosed curve shape
- saturatedThoroughly soaked through
Moldable petroleum-based materials
- textilesWoven or knit materials
- adhesivesBonding substances
- coatingsApplied surface layers
- lacquersApplies hard glossy finish
varnishes · cellulose · detergents · cosmetics · pharmaceuticals · manufacturing · polyester · PET
dissolve
Disperse into liquid
- miscibleAble to blend homogeneously
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- extractionAct of removing
degreaser · purification · chlorinated · ether · solubility · polarity · nonpolar · ethereal · acetone · chloroform
carcinogenic
Causes cancer
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- contaminantSubstance that pollutes
- pollutantEnvironment-harming agent
exposure · flammable · harmful · irritant · volatile · dangerous · safety · risk · mutagenic · noxious
furan
Aromatic oxygen-containing ring
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- heterocyclicRing with non-carbon members
- ringClosed curve shape
plastics
Moldable petroleum-based materials
lacquers · varnishes · cellulose · detergents · cosmetics · pharmaceuticals · manufacturing · polyester · PET · surfactants