Name PERFLUORONONYLETHYL CARBOXYDECYL PEG-10 DIMETHICONE Description Siloxanes and Silicones, 11-(2-(nonafluorononyl)ethoxy)-11-oxoundecyl methyl, 3-hydropoly(oxyethylene)oxypropyl methyl, dimethyl (10 mol EO average molar ratio Benefits SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT – EMULSIFYING Considerations PFAS/PEGs can be contaminated with impurities like ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, which are known carcinogens and respiratory irritants. Long-term exposure to ethylene oxide can cause serious health consequences, including damage to the nervous system. Summary Ethoxylated chemical can be contaminated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide and/or 1,4-dioxane.
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