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Antioxidant

PEG/PPG-5/20 TOCOPHERYL ETHER

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A water-soluble vitamin E derivative made by attaching PEG/PPG chains to tocopherol. Adds light antioxidant and conditioning effects to water-based formulas.

Function

ANTICAKINGANTIOXIDANTBINDINGEMULSION STABILISINGPLASTICISERSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGUV ABSORBER

Skin benefits

  • Water-dispersible vitamin E derivative
  • Antioxidant support
  • Mild conditioning

Known concerns

  • PEG-derived; trace 1,4-dioxane possible if poorly purified
  • Limited independent safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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