Petrochemicals

Petrochemicals:

derived from petroleum, coal or natural gas

Hazard: can very depending on ingredients

Ingredients:

- Ethanol (ethyl alcohol), isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol (PG), polyethylene glycol (PEG), benzene, phenol, acetone, toluene, synthetic fragrances, artificial colors, many preservatives

Product Types:

- Moisturizers, face creams, lotions, mineral oil, petrolatum and many other cosmetics

Health Concerns:

- Major contamination issues

- Linked to cancer

- Possible endocrine disrupter

- Allergic reactions

- Skin irritation(smothers the skin keeping it form functioning properly)

Environmental Concerns:

- Pollute the water and can kill marine life

Petrochemicals are chemicals derived from petroleum or natural gas. Materials are obtained from crude petroleum in one of two ways. The materials may be present in the crude oil and are isolated by physical methods, or they are synthesized during the refining operations. Some common petrochemicals that have health concerns are dioxins, phthalates, SLS, DEA, TEA, formaldehyde. The main objective in producing chemicals from petroleum is the formation of a variety of well-defined chemical compounds, including (1) chemicals from aliphatic compounds; (2) chemicals from olefins; (3) chemicals from aromatic compounds; (4) chemicals from natural gas; (5) chemicals from synthesis gas (carbon monoxide and hydrogen); and (6) inorganic petrochemicals. Petrochemicals used as raw materials include ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, toluene, xylene, and naphthalene. Petrochemicals can cause allergic reactions and skin irritation. Petroleum products do not absorb into the skin well so they smother the skin and can keep it from functioning properly while other petrochemicals can absorb through the skin right into the bloodstream. Among the myriad petrochemical products are plastics (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene), soaps and detergents, solvents, drugs, fertilizers, pesticides, explosives, synthetic fibres and rubbers, paints, epoxies, flooring and insulating materials, luggage, and recording disks and tapes.

BTrue Naturals is promoting products for clean living. We have sought out to bring you companies that focus on using natural ingredients, create higher standards for our company, help educate people on safe and effective products, find companies who are environmentally aware. All the products we carry at BTrue Naturals have little or no Petrochemicals along with many other toxic chemicals. The products we carry have no artificial colors, no artificial fragrances, no parabens, no phthalates, no propylene glycol, no SLS/SLES, no animal testing.

A few products of interest might be that do not contain Petrochemicals are:

Deep Steep Rich Body Butter

Alaskan Glacial Facial Purifying Mineral Mud Masque

Lafe's Natural and Organic Baby Shampoo & Gentle Wash

Juice Beauty Antioxidant Serum