Aerosol Dry Shampoo (Benzene)
Moderate burden — Aerosol Dry Shampoo (Benzene) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Spray-can dry shampoo used near the scalp.
The breakdown
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 51 places aerosol dry shampoo (benzene) in the Moderate band. The chemical-hazard rating is what drives the score down. Testing has found benzene, a known carcinogen, contaminating some aerosol dry shampoos from the propellant. Powder formats avoid both the contaminant and the inhaled mist.
Frequently asked questions
Is aerosol dry shampoo (benzene) a toxic exposure?
Aerosol Dry Shampoo (Benzene) has a Detox Score of 51 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Testing has found benzene, a known carcinogen, contaminating some aerosol dry shampoos from the propellant. Powder formats avoid both the contaminant and the inhaled mist.
What is a safer alternative to aerosol dry shampoo (benzene)?
A lower-exposure swap for aerosol dry shampoo (benzene) is: A non-aerosol powder dry shampoo, or simply washing your hair. Testing has found benzene, a known carcinogen, contaminating some aerosol dry shampoos from the propellant. Powder formats avoid both the contaminant and the inhaled mist.