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Quick answer: Coal tar carries the heavier risk profile. Dioxane (1,4-dioxane) is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US; Coal tar is banned in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Dioxane (1,4-dioxane) | Coal tar |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Restricted | Banned |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | high | high |
| Banned in | — | European Union |
| Restricted in | European Union | — |
| Category | cmr | cmr |
| Where it hides | shampoo (contaminant), body wash, bubble bath | anti-dandruff shampoo, hair dye, psoriasis products |
Dioxane (1,4-dioxane) (1,4-Dioxane) is a manufacturing byproduct contaminant.
Coal tar is a complex byproduct of coal processing used in dandruff and psoriasis products and dyes.
Dioxane (1,4-dioxane): A probable carcinogen; the EU limits it as a trace impurity, and US states are beginning to cap it.
Coal tar: A known human carcinogen. Restricted in the EU (banned in hair dye); permitted in US OTC products.
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