Name GLYCERETH-6 TRIISOSTEARATE Description Glycereth-6 Triisostearate is the triester of isostearic acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of glycerin containing an average of 6 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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