Name
C12-15 PARETH-8 PHOSPHATE
Description
Poly(oxy-1,2- ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, mono-C12-15-alkyl ethers, phosphates (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Benefits
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT – CLEANSING, SURFACTANT – EMULSIFYING
Considerations
• Ethoxylated Chemical This is an ethoxylated chemical, meaning it’s been created with ethylene oxide, traces of which, along with its carcinogenic byproduct, 1,4-dioxane, can remain in the product.
Research Sources
https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/final-risk-evaluation-14-dioxane
Summary
May be contaminated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide along with its carcinogenic byproduct, 1,4-dioxane.
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