Name
GLYCERETH-26 CAPRYLATE
Description
Glycereth-26 Caprylate is the ester of caprylic acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of glycerin containing an average of 26 moles of ethylene oxide
Benefits
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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