Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: VIT-009
Date: 01/01/2025
VITAMIN A PALMITATE 1.7 MIU/g
CAS Nº
79-81-2
EC/EINECS Nº
201-228-5
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C36H60O2 |
| DESCRIPTION | Yellow viscous oil at room temperature, at recommended storage temperatures vitamin A-palmitate may crystallize. |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 524.9 g/mol |
| CHEMICAL NAME | Retinyl palmitate, all-trans retinol palmitic acid ester, all-trans-retinyl palmitate |
| ANTIOXIDANTS | DL-α-tocopherol (E 307) |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Europe |
| ORIGIN | Synthetic |
| APPEARANCE | Oily yellow liquid |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| BULK DENSITY (20ºC) | ~ 0,9211 g/ml | Internal Method |
| IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Vitamin A palmitate | Conforms | Internal Method |
| PEROXIDE VALUE | ≤ 10.0 meq/kg | EP |
| ACID VALUE | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g | EP |
| RETINOL | ≤ 1.0 g/100g | 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 SOLVENT* | ||
| Methanol* | ≤ 3000 mg/kg | Internal Method |
| Including heptane, methyl acetate, isopropanol* | ≤ 5000 mg/kg | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Soluble in hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, ethers, fats, and oils. The solvent should not contain peroxides, Insoluble in water. | Internal Method |
| ASSAY: Vitamin A | to 1.87 MIU/g | EP |
| Ensured by quality assurance measures and therefore tested randomly only. |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| ARSENIC* | ≤10 ppm | Internal Method |
| ARSENIC* | ≤1 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD* | ≤0.5 ppm | Internal Method |
| CADMIUM* | ≤0.5 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY* | ≤0.1 ppm | Internal Method |
| Ensured by quality assurance measures and therefore tested randomly only. |
Other informations
USE: Food, Pharmacy and Cosmetic.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Halal and Kosher Certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. Nº 2023/915.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Residual Solvents Free product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 2009/32.
Dopants Substances Free product conforms to the WADA List.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
Free Alergens product coonforms to the Reg. 2003/15/EC amending Directive 76/768/EEC relating to Cosmetic Products.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dark place in the original unopened container. Once opened, it is recommended to rinse with an inert gas and use the remaining contents as soon as possible.
Shelf life: 36 months.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP, FCC 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 suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Halal and Kosher Certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. Nº 2023/915.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Residual Solvents Free product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 2009/32.
Dopants Substances Free product conforms to the WADA List.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
Free Alergens product coonforms to the Reg. 2003/15/EC amending Directive 76/768/EEC relating to Cosmetic Products.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dark place in the original unopened container. Once opened, it is recommended to rinse with an inert gas and use the remaining contents as soon as possible.
Shelf life: 36 months.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP, FCC 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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