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Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
Synthetic polymer film-former. Microplastic concern (rinse-off products), low-grade monomer-residue concern.
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Got2B Glued Hair Spiking Gel 150mL
Is Got2B Glued Hair Spiking Gel 150mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 6 ingredients (6 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
6 caution
6 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Steareth-21
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
amber
Sodium Benzoate
Implicated in childhood hyperactivity studies and reported MCAS trigger.
amber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
amber
Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
amber
Benzalkonium Chloride
Documented respiratory and skin sensitiser. Common MCAS and asthma trigger.
Svanes et al. Bergen Respiratory Health Study, Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2018
Full ingredients (from label)
Aqua (Water, Eau)Hydroxypropyl StarchPVPVinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate CopolymerCetearyl AlcoholRhus Verniciflua Peel Cera (Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax)Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed OilGlycerinVP/DMAPA Acrylates CopolymerBenzyl AlcoholSteareth-21Corn Starch ModifiedSodium BenzoateParfum (Fragrance)HydroxyethylcelluloseCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolDicetyl PhosphateCeteth-10 PhosphateSodium HydroxidePropylene GlycolHydrogenated Castor OilCera Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Cire de Carnauba)Dehydroacetic AcidEthylhexylglycerinBenzalkonium ChlorideLimonene
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.
This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.