Is flammable and in high doses my be narcotic. A cosmetic form of mineral oil found in automatic brake and hydraulic fluid, and industrial antifreeze. In skin and hair care products, propylene glycol work as a humectant, which is a substance that retains the moisture content of skin or cosmetic products by preventing the excape of moisture or water. A crystalline compound that is a mineral or element of seaweed. Sodium chloride is frequently used in products with a cheap, watery consistency to make them thick and rich instead.
Sodium chloride can cause eye and skin irritation if used in too high concentrations.
It is slightly less irritating than SLS, but may cause more drying. Both SLS and SLES may cause potentially carinogenic formulations of nitrates and dioxins to form in shampoos and cleansers by reacting with other product ingredients. Large amounts of nitrates may enter the blood system from just one shampooing. Clinical studies show that it could cause hair loss when applied to the scalp. SLS is well-known in the scientific community as a common skin irritant.