Name

ACRYLATES/STEARETH-30 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

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Description

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and .alpha.-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)-.omega.-(octadecyloxy)poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)

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.