Tocopheryl+Acetate

=**Tocopheryl Acetate**=



Also known as Vitamin E acetate and tocopherol acetate, tocopheryl acetate is composed of tocopherol (Vitamin E) and an ester of acetic acid. The chemical formula is C 31 H 52 O 3. Tocopheryl acetate is a fat-soluble vitamin found in dairy products, meat, eggs, cereals, nuts leafy greens and yellow vegetables. It is often used in dermatological products as well, including lipstick, blushers, eye shadows, moisturizers, face powders and foundations, bath soaps and detergents, hair conditioners and skin care products. This chemical is an antioxidant, and it helps moisturize the skin as well as protect against damage from ultraviolet radiation.



Tocopheryl acetate is often used as an alternative to tocopherol because it is considered to be less acidic and the ester helps increase the chemical's shelf-life by making it more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.

TOCOPHERYL ACETATE Hazard Summary


 * Potentially contaminated with impurities linked to cancer or other significant health problems.
 * Skin sensitizer - can instigate immune system response that can include itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin.
 * This chemical is __used in these types of products__:Moisturizer, Facial Moisturizer/Treatment, Facial Cleanser, Body Wash/Cleanser, Lip Gloss, Lipstick, Conditioner, Sunscreen/Tanning Oil, Around-eye Cream, Anti-aging, Foundation, Shampoo, Lip Balm/Treatment, Exfoliant/Scrub, Concealer, Mascara, Powder, Shaving Cream (Men's), Blush, Foot Treatment, Shaving Cream, Styling Gel/Lotion, Hair Color and Bleaching, Acne Treatment, Sunless Tanning, Eye Shadow, Skin Fading/Lightener, Bronzer/Highlighter, Bubble Bath, Bar Soap, After Shave, Pain/Wound Treatment, Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Eye Liner