Name
ACRYLATES/STEARETH-20 ITACONATE COPOLYMER
Description
Copolymer formed from the half ester of methylenebutanedioic acid and poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.-octadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-, 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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