Name
BIS(PPG-7 UNDECENETH-21) DIMETHICONE
Description
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, 11-hydropoly(oxy-1,2-propylene)poly(oxyethylene)oxyundecyl terminated (42 mol EO, 14 mol PO average molar ratio)
Benefits
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING – EMOLLIENT, 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.
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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