OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Ethylene Oxide
Known human carcinogen used to manufacture ethoxylated ingredients; concern is residual contamination, not intentional cosmetic use.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Avoid
Evidence level: Strong
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.