Hydroxypropyl ⇑

Distarch Phosphate

Thickener, vegetable gum

Effects – No known adverse effects when used in foods

Uses – Canned soup, frozen dessert, sauce, cake mix

No known side effects

Triethyl Citrate ⇑

Thickener, vegetable gum

Effects – A part becomes alcohol in the body

Uses – Dried egg white, Smoke flavour

Warning: use with caution

 

Starch Sodium ⇑⇑

Octenyl Succinate

Thickener, vegetable gum

Effects – No known adverse effects when used in foods

Uses – Essence, salad dressing, beverage whitener

No known side effects

Ethyl Alcohol ⇓⇓

(ethanol)

Solvent

Effects – Nausea, vomiting, stupor, depression, drunkenness

Uses – Alcoholic beverages, essences, hair spray, perfume, mouth wash

Warning – Effects of alcohol is often anti social

Triacetin  ⇑⇑

(Glycerol Triacetate)

Humectant

Effects – Unknown, no adverse or recommendations available

Uses – Essences

Warning – Use with caution

Propylene Glycol    ⇓⇓

(Propanediol, used as anti freeze, brake fluid, in fracking for gas)

Humectant

Effects – Kidney damage, lever nodules, depression agent, neurotoxin, dermatitis (Fatal for dogs and cats if ingested)

Uses – Confectionery,  Suntan Lotion, Lipstick, Hair Conditioner, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Baby Lotion, Perfume

Warning – Avoid if you wish to be healthy

Polyethylene Glycol     ⇓⇓

Anti-foaming agent, Solvent

Effects – Endocrine disrupting, can cause renal failure

Uses – Antiperspirants, Baby products, Hair tonic, Lipstick, Barrier creams, Hair straightener

Warning – Avoid for a healthy life