Name

GLYCERETH-7 LACTATE

We recommend avoiding

Description

Glycereth-7 Lactate is the ester of Lactic acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of glycerin containing an average of 7 moles of ethylene oxide

Benefits

SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT

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.