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Antioxidant

PPG-5 TOCOPHERETH-2

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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 low-EO tocopheryl ether (5 PPG, 2 EO) used for lipophilic vitamin E delivery. The very short ethoxy block limits dioxane purification and reduces practical antioxidant efficacy; lower-yellow.

Function

ANTICAKINGANTIOXIDANTBINDING

Skin benefits

  • Vitamin E antioxidant activity
  • Lipid-soluble tocopherol carrier
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Very low EO (2) — dioxane control limited
  • 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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