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Tocopherol (Mixed)

Mixed tocopherols (alpha+beta+gamma+delta)

Safety Notes

Natural mixed tocopherols from vegetable oil; broader antioxidant spectrum than pure alpha-tocopherol; formula stabiliser preventing rancidity; COSMOS-approved; vegan

Function & Common Use

Function

Antioxidant (formula stabiliser)

Category

Antioxidant

Common In

Preservation support in oil-containing formulas

Origin

Vegetable (soybean/sunflower/rice bran)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tocopherol (Mixed) safe to use in skincare?

Tocopherol (Mixed) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Natural mixed tocopherols from vegetable oil; broader antioxidant spectrum than pure alpha-tocopherol; formula stabiliser preventing rancidity; COSMOS-approved; vegan

Is Tocopherol (Mixed) allowed in India?

Tocopherol (Mixed) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Tocopherol (Mixed) used for in cosmetics?

Tocopherol (Mixed) functions as: Antioxidant (formula stabiliser). It is commonly found in: Preservation support in oil-containing formulas.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CASN/A
ECN/A

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