Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Significant data gap: No CAS, no CIR review, no published tox data. Low EO/PO chain (2/5) may permit greater skin penetration than higher-MW variants. Tocopheryl moiety generally safe but the ether linkage has not been individually evaluated. A CPSR assessor may require supplier-provided tox data or read-across justification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG/PPG-2/5 Tocopheryl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Significant data gap: No CAS, no CIR review, no published tox data. Low EO/PO chain (2/5) may permit greater skin penetration than higher-MW variants. Tocopheryl moiety generally safe but the ether linkage has not been individually evaluated. A CPSR assessor may require supplier-provided tox data or read-across justification. The EU classifies PEG/PPG-2/5 Tocopheryl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is PEG/PPG-2/5 Tocopheryl Ether allowed in the EU?
PEG/PPG-2/5 Tocopheryl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG/PPG-2/5 Tocopheryl Ether do in cosmetics?
PEG/PPG-2/5 Tocopheryl Ether functions as: Anticaking agent, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for PEG/PPG-2/5 Tocopheryl Ether?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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