Antioxidant
PEG/PPG-30/10 TOCOPHERYL ETHER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A moderately ethoxylated tocopheryl ether (30 PPG, 10 EO) used for vitamin E delivery in mixed-phase systems. Tocopherol class is well tolerated; sits in upper-yellow on standard ethoxylate caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Vitamin E antioxidant activity
- Effective skin conditioning
- Compatible with hydrophilic systems
Known concerns
- Possible 1,4-dioxane traces from 30 EO
- Reduced antioxidant potency vs. free tocopherol
- Limited published toxicology
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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