Name
AMMONIUM PERFLUOROHEXYL ETHYLPHOSPHATES
Description
Ammonium Perfluorohexyl Ethylphosphates is the ammonium salt of a complex mixture of esters of perfluorohexylethanol and phosphoric acid.
Benefits
SURFACTANT – CLEANSING, 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.