Name HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE/POLYSORBATE 20 CROSSPOLYMER Description Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone/Polysorbate 20 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Hydroxypropyldimethicone and Polysorbate 20 crosslinked with Succinic Acid Benefits HAIR FIXING Considerations Polysorbate can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane during the manufacturing process. 1,4-dioxane is a known carcinogen that can penetrate the skin quickly, and has been linked to skin irritation, allergies, and developmental and reproductive toxicity in animals Summary Ethoxylated chemical can be contaminated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide and/or 1,4-dioxane.
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