Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6-dimethyl-, (3R,6R)-, polymer with rel-(3R,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione and (3S,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione
CAS 9051-89-2
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6-dimethyl-, (3R,6R)-, polymer with rel-(3R,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione and (3S,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Polylactic acid”.
Also known as Polylactic acid · D(+)-Lactide-L(-)-lactide-meso-lactide polymer · D-Lactide-L-lactide-meso-lactide copolymer · Pla · Polylactide resin · Synthetic organic polymer
Used in cosmetics as an abrasive. Polymer of lactic acid.
- Abrasive
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. 1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6-dimethyl-, (3R,6R)-, polymer with rel-(3R,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione and (3S,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActivePolymer of lactic acid
- Polymer of lactic acidSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 5 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Abrasive, Binder, biodegradable facing fiber.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 5 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Abrasive, Binder, biodegradable facing fiber.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for 1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6-dimethyl-, (3R,6R)-, polymer with rel-(3R,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione and (3S,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for 1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6-dimethyl-, (3R,6R)-, polymer with rel-(3R,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione and (3S,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed 1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6-dimethyl-, (3R,6R)-, polymer with rel-(3R,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione and (3S,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
5
Named organisations
4
Construction and building materialsHome maintenance
Typical roles
Abrasive
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include 1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6-dimethyl-, (3R,6R)-, polymer with rel-(3R,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione and (3S,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal CleanserYes to
- Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging MoisturizerIt Cosmetics
- Les Délices Barbe à papa lait exfoliant pour le corpsLes Délices, Nocibé · Body
- Gommage doux visage à l'aloe vera bioLa Rosée
- superfruit face maskEurosirel · Non Open Products Facts
- Turkish DelightMarks & Spencer · Snacks
