Antioxidant
PEG/PPG-5/30 TOCOPHERYL ETHER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A PEG/PPG vitamin E ether (5 PPG, 30 EO) delivering water-soluble antioxidant activity. Tocopherol class is well tolerated; sits at the lower edge of green.
Function
Skin benefits
- Vitamin E antioxidant activity
- Water-soluble tocopherol
- Multifunctional skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Possible 1,4-dioxane traces from 30 EO
- Reduced antioxidant potency vs. free tocopherol
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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