Name
CETYL PPG-2 ISODECETH-7 CARBOXYLATE
Description
Cetyl PPG-2 Isodeceth-7 Carboxylate is the cetyl alcohol ester of the carboxylic acid obtained by the oxidation of a 7-mole ethoxylate, 2-mole propoxylate of isodecyl alcohol
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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