Natural Vitamin E-N50
Typical Chemical and Physical Properties
Appearance:
Clear, Amber, Viscous Oil
Taste:
Mild, characteristic
Odor:
Typical Vegetable Oil
Specific Gravity, typical @ 25°C:
0.95
Identification:
Passes
NF
and
FCC
Tests
Tocopherols
content,
mg/g
250
as non-alpha-tocopherolS (min.)
250
as
alpha-tocopherol
(min.)
Potency,
IU/g
372
Specific Rotation, [
a
]
d
25
Minimum
+24°
Color
(Gardner
Units)
Maximum
12
Heavy Metals
Maximum 10 ppm
Acidity Passes
NF
and
FCC
Tests
Solubility:
Soluble
in ethanol, ether, acetone,
Fats and vegetable oils, insoluble in
water.
Description:
Vitamin E-N50 is a clear, amber color, viscous oil having a slight characteristic vegetable oil aroma
and mild taste. Vitamin E-N50 may oxidize upon exposure to air and light, resulting in gradual
darkening.
Nitrogen blanketing and protection from light, from heat and from alkalis are recommended.
Vitamin E-N50 is a concentrated form of natural source mixed tocopherols derived from edible
vegetable oils. It is considered a high d-alpha mixed tocopherol. Vitamin E-N50 is an essential
nutrient and dietary supplement widely used in softgel capsules and liquid preparations.
Standards:
This nutrient complies with all compendial requirements of the National Formulary and Food Chemical
Codex. Vitamin E-N50 is certified kosher and pareve.
Storage:
Product should be preserved in tightly closed containers protected from light, heat and air. Do not
expose to alkalis and strong oxidizing agents.
Shelf
Life:
When stored in unopened originally packing and under recommended storage conditions, the shelf-life
is 18 months.
Packaging:
10 Kg. Plastic Pail
190 Kg. Steel Drum
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