Name

BIS-METHOXY PEG-10 POLY(TETRAMETHYLXYLENE DIISOCYANATE)

We recommend avoiding

Description

Benzene, 1,3-bis(1-isocyanato-1-methylethyl)-, homopolymer, polyethylene glycol mono-Me-ether-blocked

Benefits

BINDING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING

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.