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Antioxidant

PPG-2 TOCOPHERETH-5

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PPG/PEG ether of tocopherol (vitamin E) used as a water-dispersible antioxidant. Useful in aqueous formulations; standard ethoxylate dioxane caveat applies.

Function

ANTICAKINGANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Water-dispersible vitamin E derivative
  • Antioxidant carrier with improved formulation flexibility
  • Stabilises oxidation-sensitive ingredients

Known concerns

  • Mixed propoxylated/ethoxylated material — dioxane caveat
  • Activity lower than free tocopherol
  • Limited compound-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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