Name NONYL NONOXYNOL-11 PHOSPHATE 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
Alkylphenol Ethoxylates have been associated with reproductive toxicity and xenoestrogenic properties. • Environmental Concerns
Alkylphenol ethoxylates are highly toxic to the environment Research Sources https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/final-risk-evaluation-14-dioxane
https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/fact-sheet-nonylphenols-and-nonylphenol-ethoxylates Summary Contamination concerns (carcinogenic ethylene oxide and/or 1,4-dioxane), suspected endocrine disruption, environmental toxicity.
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