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Chemical nameDL-α-tocopherol acetate,DL-alpha- tocopherol acetate,all-rac-alpha- tocopherol acetic acid ester, racemic 5,7,8-trimethyltocol acetate

CAS No. 7695-91-2EINECS No. 231-710-0

Units

1 mg of DL-α-tocopherolacetate =0.67D-α-TE

=1.00former USP unit

Description

Free flowing,white to slightly yellowish powder consisting of fine spherical particles.Practically odourless.

CompositionThe spherical particles contain DL-α-tocopherol acetate in droplets of 1-2μm embedded in a matrix of gum Arabic (E414) and sucrose and coarted with starch.

Solubility

Assay: Min. 25%DL-α-tocopherol acetate per gram(=250 former I.U.of vitamin E=168TE per gram)

Loss on drying: Max≤5%(4 hours at 105℃)

Monographs

The vitamin complies with the current USP and Ph.Eur.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 density

Approx.0.6g/ml

Stabilization/Stability

The product is very stable both in the original containers and in food producw to iwhich it has been added. The product is stable for at least 36 months when it is stored in the original containers at room temperature(about 25℃),with dry place.

Packaging

5-25kg fibreboard box with AL-PE laminated liner, heat-sealed

Storage

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

Applications

Food products:The product has been developed for fortifying powder products such as baby and children抯 food, dietetic foods and driedmilk, as well as for vitamin mixtures for use in the food industry. It is very suitable for the manufacture of hypoallergenic food products as it contains no protein.

Note

Dry vitamin D3 100 must be handled in accordance with the Safelty Data Sheet.