Chemical Profiles
surfactants and their breakdown product; used in some cleaning products, adhesives, plastics, hair care products and spermicides
Also Known As:APEs, nonoxynol, octoxynol, nonylphenol, octylphenol, nonylphenol ethoxylate, octylphenol ethoxylate
Herbicide used primarily on lawns and golf courses
Also Known As:Benefin®
food and cosmetic preservative
Also Known As:BHA, BHT
synthetic dye ingredients used in foods, hair dyes, cosmetics and textiles
Also Known As:synthetic dyes, artificial colors
naturally occurring oil used in cleaners, foods and fragrances.
foaming agent
Also Known As:DEA
insecticide used to control cockroaches, ants, fleas, ticks, mites and termites
Also Known As:fipronil
Compound added to water and toothpaste to prevent tooth decay.
potentially allergenic preservatives used in many personal care products
Also Known As:methylparaben, propylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben
Also Known As:Teflon®, PFOA, perfluorooctanoic acid, C8, PFOS, perfluoroctane sulfonate, fluoropolymers, perfluorochemicals, PFCs
sudsing agent used in shampoos and other products
Also Known As:SLES
volatile organic compound (VOC) and solvent
solvent and volatile organic compound (VOC) used in paints, ink markers, adhesives.
Also Known As:m-xylene, o-xylene, p-xylene
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