Tocophereth-10

INCI: TOCOPHERETH-10

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (PEG ether of tocopherol, variable chain length)
Function
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant-Cleansing (analogous to Tocophereth-5 functions)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR reviewed PEG-tocopheryl ethers as a class

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Standard PEG impurity concern: potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals must be controlled to <10 ppm; not suitable for COSMOS/ECOCERT-certified products due to ethoxylation

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tocophereth-10 safe in cosmetics?

Standard PEG impurity concern: potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals must be controlled to <10 ppm; not suitable for COSMOS/ECOCERT-certified products due to ethoxylation The EU classifies Tocophereth-10 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tocophereth-10 allowed in the EU?

Tocophereth-10 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tocophereth-10 do in cosmetics?

Tocophereth-10 functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant-Cleansing (analogous to Tocophereth-5 functions). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (PEG ether of tocopherol, variable chain length).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tocophereth-10?

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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