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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0976 |
Product Name | Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) |
CAS | 79-81-2 / 10191-41-0 |
Description | GMO-free, highly active, fat-soluble vitamin with various effects on skin (synonym: vitamin A palmitate). Activity 1.7 MIU/g. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) as antioxidant. |
Solubility | Slightly soluble in alcohol, miscible in oils, insoluble in water |
Appearance | Golden oily liquid, faint odor |
Application | All kinds of skin care products (primarily rejuvenating, nourishing & after sun products). |
Storage | Store refrigerated (4-8°C / 39-46°F) |
Composition | retinyl palmitate, tocopherol |
Features And Benefits | Has potent rejuvenating propertiesCan improve appearance of aged and blemished skinIdeal for advanced treatment of pre-conditioned skin |
GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
HS Code | 2936210000 |
INCI | retinyl palmitate, tocopherol |
Manufacture | Retinyl palmitate is produced by transesterificating palmitic acid (a fatty acid) to retinyl acetate which is made from retinal. Retinal is synthesized from beta-carotene. |
Preservation | Vitamin E tocopherol (antioxidant) |
Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
Raw Material Source | Retinyl acetate and palmitic acid |
Uses | Product crystallizes and becomes solid when refrigerated (recommended for storage); put in warm water-bath to melt. Can be added to formulas as is (as last ingredient), usual final concentration 500-20'000 IU/g (1g = 20 drops = 1.7 Mio units); Example: 10 drops vitamin A per 100g (3.5oz) cream gives 8'500 IU/g. Press out/suck out air after use, or use up at low level. For external use only. |