Name
GLYCERETH-8 HYDROXYSTEARATE
Description
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .omega., .omega'., -dihydroxy-.omega''.-[(12-hydroxy-1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]-.alpha.,.alpha'.,.alpha''.-1,2,3-propanetryiltris- (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Benefits
EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING – EMOLLIENT, 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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