Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: VIT-009-1
Date: 01/06/2025
VITAMIN A PALMITATE 1.7 MIU/g
CAS Nº
79-81-2
EC/EINECS Nº
201-228-5
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| DESCRIPTION | It is a fat-like, light yellow solid or yellow oily liquid and soluble in fats and oil. The addition of an antioxidant as all-rac-α-tocopherol (Toc.E307) will stabilize the product.Gentle ewarming less than 40ºC and thorough mixing before use will melt and homogenize the product. |
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C36H60O2 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 524.87 g/mol |
| CHEMICAL NAME | Retinyl palmitate, all-trans retinol palmitic acid ester, all-trans-retinyl palmitate |
| ANTIOXIDANTS | DL-α-tocopherol (E 307) |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| ORIGIN | Synthetic |
| APPEARANCE | Yellow oily liquid |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICATION by TLC | Complies | Internal Method |
| PEROXIDE VALUE | ≤10.0 meq/kg | Internal Method |
| ACID VALUE | ≤2.0 mg KOH/g | Internal Method |
| CHROMA | ≤3.0 | Internal Method |
| RETINOL | ≤1.0% | Internal Method |
| DENSITY | ≈0.9668 g/cm3 | Internal Method |
| RELATED SUBSTANCES | ||
| A 300 / A 326 nm | ≤ 0.60 | Internal Method |
| A 350 / A 326 nm | ≤ 0.54 | Internal Method |
| A 370 / A 326 nm | ≤ 0.14 | Internal Method |
| RESIDUAL SOLVENTS | Conforms to ICH | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Soluble in fats, and oils. | Internal Method |
| ASSAY: Vitamin A | ≥1.7 MIU/g | Internal Method |
| ASSAY: Vitamin A | ≥510 000 µg RAE (equivalentes de actividad retinol/ retinol activity equivalents) | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| HEAVY METALS* | ≤5 ppm | Internal Method |
| ARSENIC* | ≤1 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD* | ≤2 ppm | Internal Method |
| Ensured by quality assurance measures and therefore tested randomly only. |
Other informations
USE: This product is mainly for fortification of oils and fats (e.g. margarine) and dairy products in food industry and for
liquid pharmaceutical preparations such as soft-shell capsules.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Halal and Kosher certified.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
BSE/TSE free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Contaminants free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
Pesticides free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Residual Solvents product conforms to the ICH guideline for residual solvents Q3C (R8).
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Nanomaterials Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
ETO free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
STORAGE: Keep in the unopened original container and at temperature below 15ºC. Lower storage temperature is more beneficial to stability of vitamin A palmitate. It should be protected from light, heat (especiallly at temperature higher than 40ºC), oxygen and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Once opened, use contents quickly.
Shelf life: 24 months.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP and EP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
liquid pharmaceutical preparations such as soft-shell capsules.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Halal and Kosher certified.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
BSE/TSE free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Contaminants free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
Pesticides free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Residual Solvents product conforms to the ICH guideline for residual solvents Q3C (R8).
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Nanomaterials Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
ETO free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
STORAGE: Keep in the unopened original container and at temperature below 15ºC. Lower storage temperature is more beneficial to stability of vitamin A palmitate. It should be protected from light, heat (especiallly at temperature higher than 40ºC), oxygen and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Once opened, use contents quickly.
Shelf life: 24 months.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP and EP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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