Name

DIOCTYLDODECETH-2 LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

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Description

Bis[2-[(2-octyldodecyl)oxy]ethyl] N-(1-oxododecyl)-L-glutamate

Benefits

HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING – EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT – CLEANSING

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.