Name

ACRYLATES/METHOXY PEG-23 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

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Description

Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of methoxy peg-23 methacrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters.

Benefits

FILM FORMING

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.