Name
BIS-LAURYL/PEG-8 LAURYL PEG-8 METHICONE
Description
Bis-Lauryl/PEG-8 Lauryl PEG-8 Methicone is a derivative of Bis-Hydrogen Methicone where the hydrogens attached to silicon atoms have been reacted with a mixture of PEG-8 Allyl Ether and Dodecene.
Benefits
SURFACTANT – CLEANSING, SURFACTANT – EMULSIFYING
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.
• Endocrine Disruption
PEGs have been associated with reproductive toxicity and xenoestrogenic properties.
Research Sources
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12595-021-00412-3#:~:text=Among%20other%20EDCs%20in%20personal,health%20especially%20on%20female%20reproduction https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/final-risk-evaluation-14-dioxane
Summary
Contamination concerns (carcinogenic ethylene oxide and/or 1,4-dioxane), suspected endocrine disruption.
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