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Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E acetate

Safety Notes

More stable than tocopherol; converted to tocopherol on skin; antioxidant and skin conditioner; extensively used in baby care products

Function & Common Use

Function

Antioxidant / Skin Conditioner

Category

Antioxidant

Common In

Moisturisers serums baby care

Origin

Vegetable / Synthetic

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 Tocopheryl Acetate safe to use in skincare?

Tocopheryl Acetate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. More stable than tocopherol; converted to tocopherol on skin; antioxidant and skin conditioner; extensively used in baby care products

Is Tocopheryl Acetate allowed in India?

Tocopheryl Acetate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Tocopheryl Acetate used for in cosmetics?

Tocopheryl Acetate functions as: Antioxidant / Skin Conditioner. It is commonly found in: Moisturisers serums baby care.

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

CAS58-95-7
EC200-405-4

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