Name PERFLUORONONYLETHYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE Description Siloxanes and Silicones, 2-(nonafluorononyl)ethyl methyl, 3-hydropoly(oxyethylene)oxypropyl methyl, dimethyl (8 mol EO average molar ratio Benefits SKIN CONDITIONING 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.