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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:

  • Anti-sebum

    helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin

  • 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