Name

DIETHYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE/HEMA/PERFLUOROHEXYLETHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

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Description

Diethylaminoethyl Methacrylate/HEMA/Perfluorohexylethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of diethylaminoethyl methacrylate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), and perfluorohexylethyl methacrylate that is crosslinked with PEG-3 dimethacrylate

Benefits

BINDING

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.