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and in many bath products marketed for young children.
1,4-dioxane can form during a manufacturing process
called ethoxylation. Ethoxylation uses ethylene oxide (a
mammary carcinogen in animals) to make other
chemicals less abrasive. For example, ethylene oxide
converts the harsh sodium laurel sulphate to the milder
sodium laureth sulphate (the "eth" in laureth shows
ethoxylation), which can result in 1,4-dioxane
contamination. In addition to sodium laurel sulphate,
ethoxylation is used for many different chemicals used in
cosmetics.
DMDM
Hydantoin,
Diazolidinyl
Urea
and
Imidazolidinyl Urea - DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl
urea and imidazolidinyl urea are commonly used
preservatives
that
can
release
formaldehyde.
Formaldehyde is a sensitizer and a proven carcinogen.
Exposure to formaldehyde may cause joint pain,
depression, headaches, chest pains, ear infections, chronic
fatigue, dizziness and loss of sleep. It is estimated that 20
per cent of people exposed to DMDM hydantoin will
experience an allergic reaction. Imidazolidinyl urea may
cause contact dermatitis in some individuals.
FD&C Colours - See Coal Tar Colours.
Formaldehyde - Formaldehyde is a known sensitizer and
a known carcinogen. Exposure to formaldehyde may
cause joint pain, depression, headaches, chest pains, ear
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