Name

DEA-C8-18 PERFLUOROALKYLETHYL PHOSPHATE

We recommend avoiding

Description

Phosphoric acid, .gamma.-.omega.-perfluoro-C10-20-alkyl esters, compounds with diethanolamine

Benefits

SURFACTANT – CLEANSING, SURFACTANT – EMULSIFYING

Considerations

Forever Chemical This is a per- or polyfluoroalkyl substance, aka PFAS. These chemicals are known for their long-lasting pollutant effects and are reported to take hundreds of years to break down. Research indicates PFAS can: • Negatively affect cholesterol levels • Disrupt the thyroid • Harm liver and kidney health • Alter the immune system • Increase risk of ulcerative colitis • Disrupt hormones • Increase the risk of birth defects • Decrease infant birth weights • Cause cancer and tumors

Research Sources

https://www.endocrine.org/topics/edc/what-edcs-are/common-edcs/pfas

Summary

Numerous endocrine and organ system effects.