Name AMMONIUM C6-16 PERFLUOROALKYLETHYL PHOSPHATE Description Phosphoric acid, esters with 2-(perfluoro-C6-16-alkyl)ethanol, ammonium salt Benefits SURFACTANT – EMULSIFYING 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.