Name
SORBETH-5
Description
D-Glucitol, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio); Sorbeth-5 is the polyethylene glycol ether of Sorbitol with an average of 5 moles of ethylene oxide
Benefits
SKIN CONDITIONING – EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT – EMULSIFYING
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.
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