Tocopherol T-50 (Natural Vitamin E)

Tocopherol T-50 (Natural Vitamin E) Natural Vitamin E encompasses a family of compounds which inlcude alpha-tocopherol. These compounds can be found in plant oils, alfalfa and lettuce. Wheat Germ Oil and Soybean Oil are examples of carrier oils which contain the highest levels of Vitamin E. You can find Vitamin E encapsulated in many drug stores for internal consumption. Tocopherol T-50 (Natural Vitamin E) is an anti-oxidant that is processed in a manner to minimize deterioration. Vitamin E derived from natural sources has a higher biological activity on a weight basis than Vitamin E derived from synthetic sources. Tocopherols are transparent, viscous, oily liquids with slightly characteristic odor and have colors ranging between light yellow to reddish brown.  They are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.  The color changes gradually into dark brown after contact with air or light though it does not alter the antioxidant acivity. Tochopherol is Vitamin E in the alcohol form; a hydroxyl group (-OH) is positioned on the aromatic ring at position 6.  This hydroxyl group acts as a hydrogen donor which allows for the antioxidant effect of Vitamin E, limiting free-radical damage to other molecules.  Because the hydroxyl group of Vitamin E gives itself up to oxidation so readily, tocopherols degrade when exposed to oxygen, high temperatures or metal ions.  In order or maintain stability tocopherols should be stored in airtight containers and at cool temperatures.  Vitamin E has long been considered the most important oil-soluable antioxidant and free-radical scavenger with studies indicating that Vitamin E can perform these noted functions when applied topically.  Common Uses of Vitamin E Anti-aging creams and lotions UV protective products Moisturizers Effective in the treatment of burns Benefits of Vitamin E Antioxidant Photoprotectant and helps protect cellular membrane from free-radical damage Protects against oxidation Absorbes well into the skin Improves skin's water binding ability Improves appearance of rough, dry and damaged skin VITAMIN E TECHNICAL DATA SHEET TRADE NAME:  OBN TCF 50 CHEMICAL NAME:  TOCOPHEROL CAS NUMBER:  59-02-9    U.M.  Test Methods  Range  Physical form    Visual   Viscous liquid   Acid value  mgKOH/g  AOCS Cd3a-63  <2.0  Color    Visual  Brown  Arsenic content  ppm    <3.0  Heavy metal (Pb)  ppm  <10  Pb content  ppm  <5.0  Ash (sulforic)  ppm  <0.1  Denisty at 20oC  g/cc  ASTM D1298-85  0.920 +/- 0.010  Title  %  HPLC  49 -53  Identification (%)    Alpha-Tocopherol  5 - 11  Delta-Tocopherol  11 - 21  Gamma-Tocopherol  23 - 33