Name DISODIUM SITOSTERETH-14 SULFOSUCCINATE Description Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(stigmast-5-en-3-.beta.-yl)-.omega.-(3-carboxy-1-oxosulfopropyloxy)-, disodium salt (14 mol EO average molar ratio) Benefits SURFACTANT – CLEANSING, SURFACTANT – EMULSIFYING 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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