Name PPG-2 HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CELLULOSE Description PPG-2 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Cellulose is the quaternary ammonium salt prepared by the reaction of Hydroxypropylcellulose, propylene oxide and glycidyltrimethylammonium chloride in which the average propoxylation value is 2. Benefits HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING – EMOLLIENT 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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