Dry shampoo recall: Cancer causing benzene chemical in it

By Maahir

October 22, 2022

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Why Dry Shampoos are recalled?

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Ivan Litvinov  a scientist in MUHC  the Cancer Research Program said he was not surprised by the recent recall. 

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The recall involves certain lots of Bed Head Dove,TIGI and Tresemmé Dry Shampoo products that are packaged in aerosol cans. 

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Inhalation of benzene enters the body through the mouth and skin. This can lead to leukemia and blood cancer and  cause of cancer. 

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Benzene is a colorless, pale yellow liquid chemical with a sweet smell.

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Benzene is used to produce plastics, nylon, synthetic fiber, as well as lubricants, rubbers, dyes, detergents, and other products.

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Internal investigations indicated that aerosol propellant was the source of the probable benzene levels.