PEG/PPG-30/10 TOCOPHERYL ETHER

PEG/PPG-30/10 TOCOPHERYL ETHER.

Insufficient Data CAS - / ANTICAKING, ANTIOXIDANT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, UV ABSORBER

A synthetic tocopheryl ether, this ingredient is engineered to deliver the well-documented antioxidant benefits of Vitamin E to the skin. It additionally functions as an anticaking agent in cosmetic formulations.

Antioxidant Anticaking Skin Conditioning UV Filter

Science

Mechanism of Action

PEG/PPG-30/10 Tocopheryl Ether operates as an antioxidant, leveraging its tocopheryl ether structure to provide Vitamin E's protective properties against oxidative stress. Its secondary function is to prevent undesirable caking of powders in product formulations.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence

Effective range N/A

Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility

Both

Optimal pH N/A

0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status

Safe as used

Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has concluded that the broader chemical categories encompassing this ingredient, 'Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers' and 'Tocopherols and Tocotrienols' (Vitamin E and its related compounds), are safe for use in cosmetics under current practices and concentrations, provided that formulations are non-irritating. However, specific irritancy and sensitization data for PEG/PPG-30/10 Tocopheryl Ether itself are currently not available.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal

No Dry

No Oily

No Sensitive

Irritancy Unknown

Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While recognized for its potential as a Vitamin E-derived antioxidant and an anticaking agent, specific clinical efficacy and safety data for PEG/PPG-30/10 Tocopheryl Ether itself are currently insufficient for a definitive rating.

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