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Vitamin E (CAS 59-02-9) is essential for protecting oils and skin from oxidative damage. In cosmetics, it acts as a radical scavenger and emollient. In the food industry, it prevents rancidity in fats (E307). Listings cover the stable 'Acetate' form for shelf-life and the 'Succinate' form for supplements.
Verified supply chains ensure pharmacopeial (USP/EP) compliance and non-GMO natural origins where specified.
Antioxidant & Moisturizer
Softgel capsule active
Fat & Oil stabilizer (E307)
Therapeutic supplements
Scalp health & conditioning
Nutritional additive
Leading petrochemical producers
Ready stock at Ports
Compliant transport
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). Non-toxic. Overconsumption of supplements should be avoided. Not classified as hazardous for transport.
Tocopherol is the active antioxidant but is unstable and oxidizes easily in air. Tocopheryl Acetate is an ester; it is stable in the bottle and converts to Tocopherol once absorbed by the skin.
Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha) is extracted from vegetable oils and is more bioavailable. Synthetic (dl-alpha) is made from petrochemicals and is cheaper and widely used in cosmetics.
It protects the *oils* in your cream from going rancid (oxidizing), but it is NOT a preservative against bacteria/mold. You still need an antimicrobial preservative.
Yes, industrial Vitamin E is either synthetic or derived from vegetable sources like soy or sunflower oil.