Name PEG/PPG-450/50 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE LAURYL ETHER Description PEG/PPG-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether is the alkoxylated derivative of the ether formed by the reaction of Lauryl Alcohol and Trimethylolpropane containing an average of 450 moles of ethylene oxide and 50 moles of propylene oxide. Benefits VISCOSITY CONTROLLING 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
PEGs have been associated with reproductive toxicity and xenoestrogenic properties. Research Sources https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12595-021-00412-3#:~:text=Among%20other%20EDCs%20in%20personal,health%20especially%20on%20female%20reproduction https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/final-risk-evaluation-14-dioxane Summary Contamination concerns (carcinogenic ethylene oxide and/or 1,4-dioxane), suspected endocrine disruption.
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