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Antioxidant

PEG/PPG-5/10 TOCOPHERYL ETHER

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A short-PEG tocopheryl ether (5 PPG, 10 EO) for lipophilic vitamin E delivery. Tocopherol class is well tolerated, but the modest EO chain reduces purification margin; mid-yellow.

Function

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Skin benefits

  • Vitamin E antioxidant activity
  • Lipid-compatible tocopherol carrier
  • Mild skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Low EO chain — dioxane control limited
  • Reduced antioxidant potency vs. free tocopherol
  • Limited published toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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