Name PERFLUORONONYLETHYL PEG-8 PHENYLISOPROPYL DIMETHCONE Benefits SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING – EMOLLIENT 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.