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  • prefix organic chemistry Used to form terms describing the attachment of a methyl group

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  • Avoid cosmetics that include parabens methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, and butylparabens; phthalates; sodium laureth/sodium laurel sulfate; butyl/ethyl acetate; petrolatum; cocamide DEA/lauramide DEA; diazolidinyl urea; propylene glycol; toluene; synthetic colors and fragrances; and triethanolamine.

    The Autoimmune Epidemic Donna Jackson Nakazawa 2008

  • Avoid cosmetics that include parabens methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, and butylparabens; phthalates; sodium laureth/sodium laurel sulfate; butyl/ethyl acetate; petrolatum; cocamide DEA/lauramide DEA; diazolidinyl urea; propylene glycol; toluene; synthetic colors and fragrances; and triethanolamine.

    The Autoimmune Epidemic Donna Jackson Nakazawa 2008

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