Name
DIOCTYLDODECETH-2 LAUROYL GLUTAMATE
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.
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