Name STEARYL METHACRYLATE/PERFLUOROOCTYLETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER Description Stearyl Methacrylate/Perfluorooctylethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a Copolymer of Stearyl Methacrylate and Perfluorooctylethyl Methacrylate monomers Benefits FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING Considerations Forever Chemical
This is a per- or polyfluoroalkyl substance, aka PFAS. These chemicals are known for their long-lasting pollutant effects and are reported to take hundreds of years to break down.
Research indicates PFAS can:
• Negatively affect cholesterol levels
• Disrupt the thyroid
• Harm liver and kidney health
• Alter the immune system
• Increase risk of ulcerative colitis
• Disrupt hormones
• Increase the risk of birth defects
• Decrease infant birth weights
• Cause cancer and tumors Research Sources https://www.endocrine.org/topics/edc/what-edcs-are/common-edcs/pfas Summary Numerous endocrine and organ system effects.
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