INGREDIENT
Ethylene Oxide
Manufacturing Contaminant
Avoid
Known human carcinogen used to manufacture ethoxylated ingredients; concern is residual contamination, not intentional cosmetic use.
Found in
0
Approved Products
Also known as
2
Synonyms
Function
Manufacturing Intermediate
Safety Meter
Avoid
Evidence Level
Strong
CAS Number
75-21-8
Category
Manufacturing Contaminant
Function
Manufacturing Intermediate
Evidence Level
Strong
Status
Avoid
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Known human carcinogen used to manufacture ethoxylated ingredients; concern is residual contamination, not intentional cosmetic use.
What it does
Manufacturing Intermediate
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.