Polyethylene

Polyethylene is a polymer made up of repeating ethylene monomers; may contain potentially toxic manufacturing contaminants such as 1,4-dioxane. Used as an abrasive,  binder, bulking agent, emulsion stabilizer, and film forming agent *also the main ingredient in the formation of grocery bags.

Irritant, possibly ecotoxin

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