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Technical Specification Sheet

Vitamin E Oil (Tocopherol)

INCI Name: Tocopherol
Common Name: Vitamin E Oil
Source: Natural 
Extraction Method: Distillation
CAS Number: 10191-41-0
EC Number: 232-307-2
Grade: Cosmetic Grade
Packaging Size: 20g

1. Material Overview

Vitamin E Oil is a lipid-soluble antioxidant supplied in cosmetic-grade form for incorporation into cosmetic and personal care products.

This raw material provides oxidative stability to lipid-phase systems, protecting oils and emulsions from premature rancidity. It is compatible with both anhydrous and emulsified formulations.

2. Physical & Organoleptic Characteristics

• Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid

• Color: Pale yellow

• Odor: Slight characteristic odor, minimal

• Solubility: Oil soluble

• Viscosity: Light

3. Composition & Functional Attributes

Vitamin E Oil contains:

• Tocopherols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta depending on source)

• Lipid-soluble antioxidants

Functional Contribution in Formulations

Within cosmetic systems, Vitamin E Oil is selected for its ability to:

• Protect oils and emulsions from oxidative degradation

• Enhance shelf-life of oil-based systems

• Contribute to smooth sensory feel in formulations

• Complement other botanical oils and active ingredients

Performance depends on inclusion level and formulation composition.

4. Suitable Formulation Applications

• Oil serums and facial oils

• Body oils and butters

• Hair and scalp formulations

• Emulsions and creams

• Anhydrous blends

Formulators should determine appropriate usage levels through stability assessment and regulatory evaluation.

5. Storage & Stability

• Store in a cool, dry place

• Protect from light and heat

• Keep container tightly sealed

Vitamin E Oil is relatively stable but is sensitive to prolonged heat and light exposure.

6. Handling & Manufacturing Considerations

This material should be handled in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

• Compatibility testing, stability assessment, and final cosmetic safety evaluation remain the responsibility of the formulator or Responsible Person prior to market placement.

7. Regulatory Positioning

This product is supplied strictly as a raw cosmetic ingredient for further formulation.

It is not a finished cosmetic product and is not marketed for direct consumer application.

The purchaser assumes full responsibility for compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, CPSR preparation, PIF documentation, labeling, stability testing, and notification procedures.

8. Interesting Facts About the Raw Material

• Vitamin E Oil functions as a natural antioxidant in plant-based formulations.

• It is lipid-soluble, making it compatible with carrier oils, butters, and oil phases.

• Often used to extend the shelf-life of unstable polyunsaturated oils.

• Tocopherol content may vary slightly depending on natural source or synthetic origin.

• Commonly paired with botanical oils to enhance oxidative stability and sensory properties.