Ppg-5 Tocopheryl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, antioxidant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polypropylene glycol(5) ether of tocopherol
What does it do?
Ppg-5 Tocopheryl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Ppg-5 Tocopheryl Ether 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 Ppg-5 Tocopheryl Ether?
Ppg-5 Tocopheryl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polypropylene glycol(5) ether of tocopherol
Is Ppg-5 Tocopheryl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ppg-5 Tocopheryl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ppg-5 Tocopheryl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Ppg-5 Tocopheryl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, antioxidant, skin conditioning.
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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: 15/10/2010