Lovely - But Stupid and of Course My shampoo (Pantene) has it Now I have to find a new one that doesn't

Shampoos may leave you stunned! : HindustanTimes.com: "As an antimicrobial agent, or biocide, MIT and related compounds kill harmful bacteria that like to grow near moisture or water and hence are often are found in personal care products, as well as in water-cooling system, however, the research has now revealed that even a 10-minute exposure at a high concentration was lethal to the nerve cells.

'This chemical is being used more and more extensively, yet there have been no neurotoxicity studies in humans to indicate what kind and at what level exposure is safe. I realize it's a big leap to suggest there may be a parallel between environmental exposure and the noticeably higher rates of diagnosed childhood
developmental disabilities, but I would caution that based on our data, there very well could be neurodevelopmental consequences from MIT."