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Data: Limited

Tocopheryl Acetate

  • Products with this ingredient are allowed for use in EWG VERIFIED but must meet use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.
  • This ingredient's score is higher if used in product forms that are inhalable (e.g., sprays, powders) because of respiratory concerns. The score is lower if used in product forms that have lower risk of inhalation (e.g., solids, liquids)
  • This ingredient's score is higher if there is potential contamination from toxic impurities. The score will be lower if used in products that meet EWG’s contamination restrictions.

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Other Concerns

Enhanced skin absorption and Contamination concerns (high)

SYNONYMS

● COPHEROL 12250
● AC1L3BMH
● VITAMIN E ACETATE, ((2R*(4R*,8R*))-(+-))-ISOMER
● D-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
● ALL-RAC-ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE FOR PEAK IDENTIFICATION, EUROPEAN PHARMACOPOEIA (EP) REFERENCE STANDARD
● DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROLACETATE
● VITAMIN E ACETATE, (2R-(2R*(4R*,8R*)))-ISOMER
● AC1Q1PB2
● 26243-95-8
● O-ACETYL-|A-TOCOPHEROL

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

Tocopheryl acetate is a chemical compound that consists of acetic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E)

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • MODERATE
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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facial cleanser470 products
facial moisturizer/treatment1165 products
bubble bath96 products
moisturizer1486 products
after shave54 products
hand cream316 products
anti-aging181 products
body firming lotion311 products
body wash/cleanser674 products
conditioner1055 products
mask690 products
hair treatment/serum570 products
toners/astringents75 products
shampoo868 products
bronzer/highlighter724 products
foundation2675 products
makeup primer277 products
setting powder/spray174 products
around-eye cream314 products
concealer1568 products
facial powder222 products
foot moisturizer64 products
skin fading/lightener18 products
lip gloss1617 products
shaving cream189 products
styling gel/lotion132 products
baby shampoo49 products
baby soap36 products
baby wipes277 products
baby lotion58 products
damaged skin treatment21 products
bath oil/salts/soak152 products
exfoliant/scrub349 products
hair styling aid287 products
shaving cream (men's)74 products
eye shadow847 products
bar soap125 products
sunless tanning184 products
tanning oil25 products
hair spray105 products
diaper cream45 products
serums & essences590 products
muscle/joint soreness31 products
vapor rubs4 products
blush753 products
brow liner453 products
makeup remover178 products
body spray72 products
fragrance for women40 products
lipstick3677 products
nail polish248 products
body oil187 products
mascara391 products
lip liner247 products
lip balm784 products
hair color and bleaching131 products
after sun product100 products
baby oil38 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)50 products
body powder16 products
styling mousse/foam39 products
baby powder23 products
liquid hand soap508 products
oil controller8 products
nail treatment80 products
eye liner369 products
hair-loss treatment24 products
detangler36 products
hair relaxer6 products
Other Hair Care Preparations3 products
toothpaste11 products
daily use with SPF434 products
hand sanitizer339 products
BB cream88 products
cuticle treatment33 products
polish remover99 products
eye makeup remover6 products
antiperspirant/deodorant186 products
fragrance for men24 products
hair removal waxes16 products
Under Eye Concealers9 products
body art2 products
recreational sunscreen369 products
beard oil44 products
Bath and Body Wipes46 products
Wipes19 products
Oils & Serums46 products
Preshave Preparations9 products
Facial Cleansing Water2 products
beard care57 products
Hair Styling Gel6 products
lip plumper292 products
Exfoliants10 products
beard cleanser8 products
Beard Conditioners5 products
Moisturizing Socks4 products
CC cream70 products
Facial Sun Care21 products
baby sunscreen32 products
lip balm with SPF61 products
foot odor control14 products
other eye makeup17 products
glitter19 products
baby bubble bath3 products
eyelash glue6 products
depilatory13 products
foot cleansing18 products
pore strips8 products
Novelty Makeup1 products
Eye Shadow Primers3 products
nail glue8 products
Beard Soaps1 products
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders16 products
personal cleansing4 products
Lip Stain12 products
Fragrance Lotion or Cream2 products
Denture Care1 products
scar treatment1 products
Face Wipes3 products
chemical peel1 products
Tanning Sprays2 products
Putties, Puddings & Clays1 products
exfoliant/scrub - large particle2 products
Top Coats and Sealers2 products
Flushable wipes1 products
Basecoats and Undercoats1 products

Contamination concerns

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HYDROQUINONE

Cancer

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high dosesImportance of the form of topical vitamin E for prevention of photocarcinogenesis(1996-01-01)

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Human skin toxicant or allergen - strong evidenceCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin (uncertainty in environmental toxicity)Environment Canada
Uncertain environmental toxinEnvironment Canada

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada
Classified as a low human health priorityEnvironment Canada

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada
  • Importance of the form of topical vitamin E for prevention of photocarcinogenesis(1996-01-01)
  • US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Environment Canada

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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