Question: are laundry detergent fumes toxic?
Answer: One of the most harmful chemicals found in laundry detergent is 1,4-Dioxane. ... 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. It may also irritate the skin.