Name PEG-6 DIMETHICONE Description PEG-6 Dimethicone is the polyethylene glycol derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 6 moles of ethylene oxide; Poly(oxydimethylsilylene), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-, ethoxylated (6 mol EO average molar ratio) Benefits HUMECTANT, PLASTICISER 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.
• Endocrine Disruption
PEGs have been associated with reproductive toxicity and xenoestrogenic properties. Research Sources https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12595-021-00412-3#:~:text=Among%20other%20EDCs%20in%20personal,health%20especially%20on%20female%20reproduction https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/final-risk-evaluation-14-dioxane Summary Contamination concerns (carcinogenic ethylene oxide and/or 1,4-dioxane), suspected endocrine disruption.
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