Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol)

Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol)

Item No. VIT-VITE-01
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Description
Description
Pure undiluted vitamin E, of synthetic origin, but nature identical. Ideal antioxidant for fats and oils. Activity 750 IU per 1 g solution (about 1 ml).
Benefits
  • Potent antioxidant activity especially in cosmetic products but is less stable than dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate
  • Ideal to stabilize oils and fats in cosmetic products (prevents rancidity)
  • Has excellent antioxidant, moisturizing and soothing properties on the skin
  • Often used in anti-aging products as rejuvenating and regenerating agent
Use
0.5-2.5% final concentration for skin effects, 0.1-1.0% for stabilizing oils in products. For external use only.
Applications
All kinds of skin care products, sun care products, makeup products, hair after-treatments preparations.
CAS
10191-41-0
INCI
dl-alpha tocopherol
composition
dl-alpha tocopherol
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Clear, viscous, oily liquid
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol & oil, water insoluble
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Country of Origin
China
Raw Material Source
Trimethylhydroquinone and isophytol
Manufacture
Dl-alpha tocopherol is produced synthetically by the condensation of 2,3,5-trimethylhydroquinone with isophytol in an inert solvent (e.g. benzene or hexane) with a catalyst such as zinc chloride.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2936280000