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Description :
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a silicone thickening agent that can be contaminated with carcinogenic impurities and by-products, such as ethylene oxides and 1,4-dioxane. 1,4-Dioxane is a contaminant created when common ingredients are mixed together. It is not found on ingredient labels.
Sources of Exposure: Personal care products, home cleaning products, cosmetics
Health Impacts: 1,4-Dioxane is considered a probable human carcinogen, toxic to organs and the respiratory system, and a skin irritant.
Health Concerns
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Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: Ethoxylated ingredients (Accessed December 2020)