Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate)

Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate)

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Description
Description
GMO-free, highly active, fat-soluble vitamin with various effects on skin (synonym: vitamin A palmitate). Activity 1.7 MIU/g. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) as antioxidant.
Benefits
  • Has potent rejuvenating properties
  • Can improve appearance of aged and blemished skin
  • Ideal for advanced treatment of pre-conditioned skin
Use
Product crystallizes and becomes solid when refrigerated (recommended for storage); put in warm water-bath to melt. Can be added to formulas as is (as last ingredient), usual final concentration 500-20'000 IU/g (1g = 20 drops = 1.7 Mio units); Example: 10 drops vitamin A per 100g (3.5oz) cream gives 8'500 IU/g. Press out/suck out air after use, or use up at low level. For external use only.
Applications
All kinds of skin care products (primarily rejuvenating, nourishing & after sun products).
CAS
79-81-2, 10191-41-0
INCI
retinyl palmitate, tocopherol
composition
retinyl palmitate, tocopherol
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Golden oily liquid, faint odor
Solubility
Slightly soluble in alcohol, miscible in oils, insoluble in water
Preservation
Vitamin E tocopherol (antioxidant)
Storage
Store refrigerated (4-8°C / 39-46°F)
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Raw Material Source
Retinyl acetate and palmitic acid
Manufacture
Retinyl palmitate is produced by transesterificating palmitic acid (a fatty acid) to retinyl acetate which is made from retinal. Retinal is synthesized from beta-carotene.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2936210000
Proposition 65
Under California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, better known as OEHHA Prop 65, we are required to place a warning to this product since the OEHHA believes that retinol/retinyl esters may cause reproductive harm (e.g. interference in female/male reproduction or embryonal development), when in daily dosages in excess of 10,000 IU or 3,000 retinol equivalents. Importantly, retinol/retinyl esters are still required and essential for maintenance of normal reproductive function. Recommended daily level during pregnancy is 8000 IU. WARNING: This product contains retinol/retinyl esters with >10,000 IU, a chemical known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov