1,4-Dioxane is a common by-product in the manufacturing of fatty alcohol ethoxylates and fatty alcohol ether sulfates.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified 1,4-Dioxane as "likely to be carcinogenic to humans", According to them "1,4-Dioxane is a likely human carcinogen and has been found in groundwater at sites throughout the United States. The physical and chemical properties and behaviour of 1,4-Dioxane create challenges for its characterization and treatment."

Almost 50 million people in the U.S receive drinking water that contains detectable levels of 1,4-Dioxane.

What is GalEcoSafe?

GalEcoSafe range of surfactants are Fatty Alcohol Ether Sulphates with ultra-low 1,4-Dioxane levels. These range of products not only help you proactively formulate to comply with the regulatory requirement, but also helps you stay ahead of your competition in terms of commitment towards Ecosafe products without any hassle of reformulations or compromise on functionality.

Benefits

Safer due to low levels of 1,4-Dioxane
Surfactants that are safe for consumers' use
Compliant with the upcoming NY S4389B regulations
Low Ecological toxicity
In-House Technology
Avoids cost of reformulation
Extension of RSPO Certified* base enables it to be more sustainable
All round formulation support for hassle-free transition

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WHAT IS THE LAW THAT LIMITS THE OCCURRENCE OF 1,4-DIOXANE IN END FORMULATIONS?

On 9^th December 2019 the Governor of New York, signed into law Senate Bill S4389B. The Act bans household cleansing products, cosmetic products and personal care products containing 1,4-Dioxane at concentration levels greater than trace amounts. The act will be in full effect starting 1^st January 2022.

Trace concentrations defined by law were as follows:

Product	Trace Concentrations in Parts Per Million (ppm)	Date of Compliance
Household Cleaning products (I&I)	< 2 ppm	31/12/2022
Household Cleaning products (I&I)	< 1 ppm	31/12/2023
Personal care Products	< 2 ppm	31/12/2022
Personal care Products	< 1 ppm	31/12/2023

The act further states that, "No later than 1st May,2025, and every two years thereafter, the department, in consultation with the department of health, shall review such trace concentration thresholds and determine whether such concentrations shall be lowered to better protect human health and the environment".

Shampoo

Shampoos have become an integral part of our Hair-care. Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, an effective anionic surfactant, has been a part of the hair care routine of millions for a while now. GalEcosafe range of fatty alcohol ether sulfates and blends optimize your shampoo formulations and comply with the NYS4389B law.

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