Special additives
VITAMIN E Ph
VITAMIN-E Ph is the ester of tocopherol and acetic acid. It is an important lipid-soluble antioxidant, moisturizer for skin and regulator of enzymatic activity conforming to Ph Eur. 8.
Characteristics
| Appearance | limpid viscous liquid |
|---|---|
| Colour | slightly yellow to greenish |
| Optical rotation | -0,01 - +0,01 |
| Acidity | Max. 1 |
| Assay % | Min. 98 |
| Refractive index at 20° C | 1,494 - 1,498 |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) ppm | Max. 2 |
Applications
VITAMIN-E Ph is a well known and researched antioxidant for skin-care products. It protects the epidermis from early stage UV light damage and reduces the formation of free radicals resulting from skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress. VITAMIN-E Ph reduces the trans-epidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin barrier function.
Packaging
VITAMIN-E Ph is packed in p.e. buckets of 20 kg on wrapped pallets of 500 kg net.
Storage
VITAMIN-E Ph must be stored in its original sealed p.e. bucket at room temp. It is stable for at least 3 years from date of production.
The values above were obtained from laboratory and plant trials under CISME’s control. They are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and reliable, but serve only as a guide and are offered without obligation; they are not a substitute for the prior testing that alone can establish whether a product suits a given use. Users are responsible for compliance with local legislation and for holding the latest version of the data sheet. Data sheet revision 24-09.