Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Quinone moiety — quinones can be pro-oxidant under certain conditions. Stability in formulations should be verified. Very limited commercial cosmetic use data available
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tocoquinone safe in cosmetics?
Quinone moiety — quinones can be pro-oxidant under certain conditions. Stability in formulations should be verified. Very limited commercial cosmetic use data available The EU classifies Tocoquinone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Tocoquinone allowed in the EU?
Tocoquinone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tocoquinone do in cosmetics?
Tocoquinone functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning (oxidized metabolite of tocopherol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7559-04-8 (α-tocoquinone / tocopherolquinone).
What is the Margin of Safety for Tocoquinone?
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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