Name C18-22 ALKYL PEG-25 METHACRYLATE Description C18-22 Alkyl PEG-25 Methacrylate is the product obtained by the reaction of Methacrylic Acid with a 25-mole ethoxylate of a mixture of fatty alcohols containing 18 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain. Benefits NOT REPORTED 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.
• Endocrine Disruption
PEGs have been associated with reproductive toxicity and xenoestrogenic properties. Research Sources https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12595-021-00412-3#:~:text=Among%20other%20EDCs%20in%20personal,health%20especially%20on%20female%20reproduction https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/final-risk-evaluation-14-dioxane Summary Contamination concerns (carcinogenic ethylene oxide and/or 1,4-dioxane), suspected endocrine disruption.
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