Name
STEARETH-10 ALLYL ETHER/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
Description
Steareth-10 Allyl Ether/Acrylates Copolymer is a copolymer of the allyl ether of Steareth-10 (q.v.) and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
Benefits
FILM FORMING, 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.
Research Sources
https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/final-risk-evaluation-14-dioxane
Summary
May be contaminated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide along with its carcinogenic byproduct, 1,4-dioxane.
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