Is Tocophersolan safe in cosmetics?
Tocophersolan has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tocophersolan
INCI: TOCOPHERSOLAN (SYNONYM: TOCOFERSOLAN, VITAMIN E TPGS)
Tocophersolan (CAS 9002-96-4 (also reported: 30999-06-5)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, solubilizer, penetration enhancer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, solubilizer, penetration enhancer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; also FDA-approved as pharmaceutical excipient (GRAS for food use)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tocophersolan.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tocophersolan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tocophersolan allowed in the EU?
Tocophersolan EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tocophersolan do in cosmetics?
Tocophersolan functions as: Antioxidant, solubilizer, penetration enhancer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9002-96-4 (also reported: 30999-06-5).
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