The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says the chemical can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation.

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Acute (short-term) inhalation exposure to high levels of 1, 4-dioxane has caused vertigo, drowsiness, headache, anorexia and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs in humans.

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