Vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate)

Vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate)

Item No. VIT-VITC-05
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Description
Description
Highly stable, oil-soluble vitamin C ester. Has excellent skin penetration and as a result offers increased cell protection against UV-B. The skin cell viability is increased up to 30% when compared with l-ascorbic acid.
Benefits
  • Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skin
  • Widely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spots
  • Antioxidant effect can be increased by combining L-ascorbic acid with L-ascorbyl palmitate and/or vitamin E
  • Does not give finished formulas a yellowish tint like l-ascorbic acid
Use
Add to oil soluble phase of formula. Typical use level 1-10%. Do not apply directly to skin. For external use only.
Applications
Lotions, gels, creams, sun care & after sun products, makeup, lip products.
CAS
183476-82-6
INCI
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
composition
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Clear yellowish liquid
Solubility
Oil-soluble, water-insoluble
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place. Refrigerate after opening.
Country of Origin
Japan
Raw Material Source
L-ascorbic acid, trihexyl hexadecane
Manufacture
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is produced by adding hydrocarbon chains (oily substances) such as trihexyl hexadecane to ascorbic acid whereby ascorbic acid becomes stabilized and oil-soluble.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2936270000