Description: Consists of the active Retinol, diluted in Polysorbate 20 and stabilized with potent antioxidants (BHT and BHA). Can be used in various cosmetic emulsions. Viscous yellow liquid. Oil-soluble. Not water soluble. Sensitive to air, light and humidity, refrigerated storage (
<15°C) required. May crystalize at lower temperatures, can be re-dissolved in unopened container <50°C.
CAS: 68-26-8, 128-37-0, 25013-16-5, 142-82-5, 67-56-1, 9005-64-5
INCI Name: Retinol, BHT, BHA, n-heptane, methanol, polysorbate 20
Properties: Offers very effective antioxidant and anti-aging care for a smooth and youthful appearance.
Use: Add to oil phase of emulsions. Typical use level Use level: 0.02 - 0.2%. For external use only.
Applications: Anti-aging and anti-wrinkle products, even skin tone care, age spot treatment, skin resculpting and smoothing products, and slimming and body sculpturing products.
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Raw material source: Beta-carotene
Manufacture: Retinol is produced synthetically by the reduction of a pentadiene derivative to form retinal which is then converted to retinol through acidification and hydrolysis. Retinol is then stabilized with BHT and BHA and dissolved in polysorbate 20.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO-free, but not certified
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
Documents:
SDS For California Customers: 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 used 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 | |
