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Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate

Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate)

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Effective Antioxidant Properties
Part Number: VIT-VITE-02
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Description: Water-insoluble vitamin E formed by esterification of acetic acid & tocopherol. Purity >98%. pH 6-8. Activity: 1000 IU per 1 g solution (about 1 ml). Clear viscous yellow liquid, faint odor. Soluble in alcohol & oil, water insoluble.

CAS: 7695-91-2

INCI Name: Tocopheryl acetate

Benefits:
  • Provides excellent antioxidant activity on the skin but less so in cosmetic products since enzymes need first to cleave off acetate to form active vitamin E
  • Has moisturizing, soothing, and calming properties on the skin
  • Can improve the appearance of aged skin making it look visibly younger

Use: Add to to oil phase or final phase after emulsification. Typical use level 1-10%. For external use only.

Applications: All kinds of skin care products including sun care & makeup products.

Country of Origin: USA

Raw material source: Trimethylhydroquinone and isophytol

Manufacture: Dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate 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. The resulating alpha tocopherol is then treated with acetic anhydride to give tocopheryl acetate.

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components

Documents: SDS, Fact Sheet, Sample Recipe, Certificate of Analysis

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