Name
HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE/POLYSORBATE 20 CROSSPOLYMER
Description
Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone/Polysorbate 20 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Hydroxypropyldimethicone and Polysorbate 20 crosslinked with Succinic Acid
Benefits
HAIR FIXING
Considerations
Polysorbate can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane during the manufacturing process. 1,4-dioxane is a known carcinogen that can penetrate the skin quickly, and has been linked to skin irritation, allergies, and developmental and reproductive toxicity in animals
Summary
Ethoxylated chemical can be contaminated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide and/or 1,4-dioxane.
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