Name
ACRYLATES/PALMETH-25 ITACONATE COPOLYMER
Description
Copolymer formed from the half ester of itaconic acid and ethoxylated palm alcohol with an average 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.
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