Name CETYL C12-15 PARETH-8 CARBOXYLATE Description Cetyl C12-15 Pareth-8 Carboxylate is the ester of Cetyl Alcohol (q.v.) and C12-15 Pareth-8 Carboxylic Acid (q.v.) Benefits SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING – EMOLLIENT 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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