Peg-45 Bis-(Tocopheryl Succinate)
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG-45 Bis-(Tocopheryl Succinate) is the organic compound that conforms generally to the formula:(structure)where n has an average value of 45 and R represents the tocopheryl group.
What does it do?
Peg-45 Bis-(Tocopheryl Succinate) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
EU regulatory status
Peg-45 Bis-(Tocopheryl Succinate) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Peg-45 Bis-(Tocopheryl Succinate)?
Peg-45 Bis-(Tocopheryl Succinate) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-45 Bis-(Tocopheryl Succinate) is the organic compound that conforms generally to the formula:(structure)where n has an average value of 45 and R represents the tocopheryl group.
Is Peg-45 Bis-(Tocopheryl Succinate) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-45 Bis-(Tocopheryl Succinate) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-45 Bis-(Tocopheryl Succinate) do in cosmetic products?
Peg-45 Bis-(Tocopheryl Succinate) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antioxidant.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 17/02/2014