Name

ACRYLATES/PALMETH-25 ACRYLATE COPOLYMER

We recommend avoiding

Description

Copolymer formed from ester of acrylic acid and ethoxylated palm alcohol with of 25 moles of ethylene oxide and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

Benefits

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.