Posts Tagged ‘foaming products’
Ingredient Watch List: Isobutane, the Alternative Propellant Considered Safer than Ozone-Destroying CFCs
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013Have you heard that your aerosol hairspray may contribute to the decline of the ozone layer in the atmosphere? Back in the 1990s, chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) compounds were frequently found in aerosol sprays, air conditioning units, and as refrigerants. When it was discovered that these chemicals were having a detrimental effect on the ozone layer, they [...]
Ingredient Watch List: Ethanolamines (MEA, DEA, & TEA)—Potential Carcinogens
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012Ethanolamines are ammonia compounds used in cosmetics as emulsifiers or foaming agents. You’ll see these listed on the ingredient label as “MEA, DEA, & TEA,” abbreviations for monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, and triethanolamine. The most serious concern about these ingredients is that they may increase risk for cancer, especially with repeated and prolonged use. Think all those [...]
