Vitamin A palmitate

Chemical namesRetinyl palmitate, all-trans retinal palmitic acid ester

CAS No. 79-81-2EINECS No. 201-22-85

DescriptionFree-flowing light yellow powder consisting of fine spherical particles.

CompositionThe spherical particles contain vitamin A palmitate in droplets of 1-2μm embedded in a matrix of gum arabic and sucrose and coated with starch. The product contains DL-α-tocopherol(E 307,usp/fcc). as an antioxidant.

SolubilityThe product can be dispersible in cold water to form a milky emulsion.

SpecificationAssay: min. 250,000I.U.vitamin A(=75,000RE)per gramAbsorbance Ratios: Comply with Ph.Eur. and USPLoss on drying: max.5%(4 hours at 105℃)

MonographsThe vitamin complies with the current Ph.Eu r., USP, FCC monographs.

Particle-size distribution 100% smaller than 425μm(40 mesh USP)min. 90% smaller than 250μm(60 mesh USP)max. 15% smaller than 150μm(100 mesh USP)

Bulk densityApprox.0.6g/ml

Stabilization/StabilityThe product is stabilized with DL-α-tocopherol(E 307).It is sensitive to moisture, atmospheric oxygen, heat and light. The product is stable for at least 24 months. when it is stored in the original containers at room temperature(about 25℃)with dry place.Packaging5-25kg fibreboard box with AL-PE laminated liner, heat-sealed

StorageThe product should be stored in the original containers at room temperature(about 25℃) with dark, dry place.

ApplicationsFood products:The product has been developed for forifying dry or powdered food products that must be dissolved or dispersed in water prior to use, e.g. baby food, children’s food, dried milk, dietetic foods, cocoa powder etc. The product is very suitable for the production of hypoallergenic foods, as it contains no protein.

NoteDry vitamin A palmitate 250 GFP, CWS(F) must be hadled in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet.