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Antioxidant

PPG-20 TOCOPHERETH-50

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A heavily ethoxylated tocopheryl ether (vitamin E with PPG-20 and 50 EO) used to deliver water-soluble antioxidant benefits. High EO count keeps it in yellow on supplier purification grounds.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTBINDINGFILM FORMING

Skin benefits

  • Vitamin E antioxidant activity
  • Solubilises tocopherol in water
  • Skin conditioning film

Known concerns

  • High EO count — 1,4-dioxane control critical
  • Reduced antioxidant potency vs. free tocopherol
  • Limited public toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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