Name
PEG/PPG-450/50 TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE LAURYL ETHER
Description
PEG/PPG-450/50 Trimethylolpropane Lauryl Ether is the alkoxylated derivative of the ether formed by the reaction of Lauryl Alcohol and Trimethylolpropane containing an average of 450 moles of ethylene oxide and 50 moles of propylene oxide.
Benefits
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
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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