Is PEG-7 Harmful?

Is PEG-7 Harmful?

Ethylene oxide (found in PEG-4, PEG-7, PEG4-dilaurate, and PEG 100) is highly toxic — even in small doses — and was used in World War I nerve gas. Exposure to ethylene glycol during its production, processing and clinical use has been linked to increased incidents of leukemia as well as several types of cancer.

Is polyethylene glycol 2000 toxic?

Stable under normal conditions. No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.

Is PEG 6 Toxic?

PEGs did not cause reproductive toxicity, nor were tested PEGs mutagenic or carcinogenic. PEG-6 Sorbitan Beeswax delivered via a stomach tube was nontoxic in rats in acute studies. Undiluted PEG-6 Sorbitan Beeswax was nonirritating to the eyes of rabbits and was non-irritating to intact and abraded skin of rabbits.

Is PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate safe?

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has ruled that PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate is safe as used in rinse-off products and is safe in leave-on products in amounts up to 10%.

Is polyethylene glycol 2000 safe for humans?

PEG 2000 is a high quality polymer of ethelyne glycol used for research applications only: chemical synthesis, biochemical research, molecular biology research and more. This product is not for human or animal use.

Is polyethylene glycol a paracetamol?

Paracetamol is available as 325-mg or 500-mg tablets, which may include calcium stearate or magnesium stearate, cellulose, docusate sodium and sodium benzoate or sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, propylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, polyethylene glycol and Red #40.