Tocophereth-10 (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl) -2H-benzopyran-6-ol, ethoxylated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

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Tocophereth(e) are the polyoxyethylene ethers of tocopherol (for comparison see: laurethe as polyoxyethylene ether of lauryl alcohol; stearethe as polyoxyethylene ether of stearyl alcohol and others). In the designation of tocopheres, the numbering inserted means the average number of ethylene oxide units per mole. Tocophereth-10, for example, is the INCI designation for a polyoxyethylene ether with 10 ethylene oxide units per mole.

The substance is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application), skin care product (keeps the skin in a good condition) and as antioxidant (inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen and thus prevents oxidation and rancidity).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer