Name
PERFLUORONONYLETHYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE
Description
Siloxanes and Silicones, 2-(nonafluorononyl)ethyl methyl, 3-hydropoly(oxyethylene)oxypropyl methyl, dimethyl (8 mol EO average molar ratio
Benefits
SKIN CONDITIONING
Considerations
PFAS/PEGs can be contaminated with impurities like ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, which are known carcinogens and respiratory irritants. Long-term exposure to ethylene oxide can cause serious health consequences, including damage to the nervous system.
Summary
Ethoxylated chemical can be contaminated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide and/or 1,4-dioxane.
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