PEG/PPG-5/10 Tocopheryl Ether

INCI: PEG/PPG-5/10 TOCOPHERYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Skin conditioning agent, antioxidant (tocopherol derivative), emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No individual CIR monograph. Tocopherols assessed safe by CIR (2018). PEG/PPG ether portion supported by class review

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Rare tocopherol contact allergy in sensitized individuals; 1,4-dioxane/EO/PO residuals from ethoxylation

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG/PPG-5/10 Tocopheryl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Rare tocopherol contact allergy in sensitized individuals; 1,4-dioxane/EO/PO residuals from ethoxylation The EU classifies PEG/PPG-5/10 Tocopheryl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PEG/PPG-5/10 Tocopheryl Ether allowed in the EU?

PEG/PPG-5/10 Tocopheryl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG/PPG-5/10 Tocopheryl Ether do in cosmetics?

PEG/PPG-5/10 Tocopheryl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning agent, antioxidant (tocopherol derivative), emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG/PPG-5/10 Tocopheryl Ether?

adequate 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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