Toxicity mechanism of 1,4-dioxane

Xinhua News Agency, March 13 – A recent test report issued by a U.S.-based non-profit consumer organization shows that baby bathroom products available on the market are often labeled as “gentle” or “pure,” but some of them contain toxic substances such as formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane. The relevant manufacturers claim that their products comply with all regulations and are “safe”. According to reports in local media, the consumer organization named the \"Safe Cosmetics Campaign\" released a report stating that they tested 48 common baby hygiene products available on the U.S. market, including baby bath liquids, shampoos, soaps, etc. They found that 23 of these products contained small amounts of formaldehyde, while 32 contained \"1,4-dioxane\"; 17 of the products contained both of these substances. The report states that these products found to contain toxic substances involve manufacturers or products such as Johnson & Johnson, Pampers, and Diapers. In response to the aforementioned report, Johnson & Johnson issued a statement saying that all of its products comply with relevant regulations, and that the levels of toxic substances detected are within safe limits. It claimed that the report provided a \"misrepresented view of the safety of its products, contradicted the views of the scientific community and regulatory authorities, and caused unnecessary panic among parents.\" Ms. Stacey Marka, a spokesperson for the consumer organization, said, “The levels of toxic substances detected are indeed low, but the problem is that we find these toxic substances in many products, many of which we use on a daily basis, which exposes us repeatedly and frequently to these low doses of chemicals.” ” She said, “We don’t intend to cause panic among parents, but we need to keep them informed about the situation.” ” Both formaldehyde and \"1,4-dioxane\" can easily cause allergic reactions. Some studies suggest that these two substances may cause cancer, and current regulations impose strict limits on their levels in related products, “but there have been no studies on the potential harm these substances could cause to infants,” said Marka.