Name

SODIUM TRIDECETH-8 CARBOXYLATE

We recommend avoiding

Description

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(carboxymethyl)-.omega.-(tridecyloxy)-, sodium salt

Benefits

CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT – CLEANSING

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.

Research Sources

https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/final-risk-evaluation-14-dioxane

Summary

May be contaminated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide along with its carcinogenic byproduct, 1,4-dioxane.