Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
One animal study suggested tocopheryl succinate may not prevent photocarcinogenesis and could potentially enhance squamous cell carcinoma incidence, but SCCNFP found the study methodology questionable and concluded no restriction is warranted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tocopheryl Succinate safe in cosmetics?
One animal study suggested tocopheryl succinate may not prevent photocarcinogenesis and could potentially enhance squamous cell carcinoma incidence, but SCCNFP found the study methodology questionable and concluded no restriction is warranted The EU classifies Tocopheryl Succinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Tocopheryl Succinate allowed in the EU?
Tocopheryl Succinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tocopheryl Succinate do in cosmetics?
Tocopheryl Succinate functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4345-03-3 (d-alpha-tocopheryl succinate).
What is the Margin of Safety for Tocopheryl Succinate?
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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