Name

SORBETH-2/OLEATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE CROSSPOLYMER

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Description

Sorbeth-2/Oleate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer is the crosslinked polymer of a 2-mole ethoxylate of Sorbitol, oleic acid, and Dilinoleic Acid.

Benefits

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.

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.