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Description :
Ethoxylated phenols are detergent-like nonionic surfactants that have been shown to be highly toxic to aquatic life and pose a possible threat to humans.
Sources of Exposure: antioxidants, lubricating oil additives, laundry and dish detergents, emulsifiers, and solubilizers.
Health impacts: Ethoxylated phenols have been found in detectable amounts in human breast milk, blood, and urine with its long term effects unknown. However, its presence has been associated with reproductive and developmental impacts in exposed rodents.
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EPA: Fact Sheet: Nonylphenols and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (2024)