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Free flowing, almost white dry powder consisting of fine spherical particles.
Practically odourless.
Composition:
The spherical particles contain d-a-tocopheryl acetate in droplets of 1-2um embedded in a matrix of gelatin and sucrose coated with starch.
Solubility:
Dispersible in warm water (35-40°C) to form a stable milky emulsion.
Specification:
Assay: Min. 500 I.U. of Vitamin E per gram (=368mg of d-a-tocopheryl acetate or 336-a-TE per gram)
Loss on drying: ≤5% (4 hours at 105°C)
Monographs:
The vitamin complies with the current Ph., Eur. and USP monographs.
Particle-size distribution:
100 % smaller than 425μm (40mesh USP)
min. 90% smaller than 250μm (60mesh USP)
max. 10% smaller than 150μm (100mesh USP)
Bulk density: Approx. 0.6g/ml
Stabilization/Stability:
The stability of the dry powder is excellent even in the presence of minerals. The e product is stable for at least 24 months when it is stored in the unopened original containers at room temperature (about 25ºC) with dry place.
Applications:
Pharmaceutical preparations:
The product has been developed specially for the production of highdose “natural vitamin E tablets”, sugar coated tablets and chewable tablets by the direct compression method. The neutral taste and odour of the dry powder are a particular advantage in chewable tablets. Because of its excellent flow and tabletting properties, it is equally suitable for the manufacture of multivitamin/mineral tablets and for filling hard gelatin capsules.
Packaging … 5-25kg fibreboard box with AL-PE laminated liner, heat-sealed
Storage … The product should be stored in the original containers at room temperature (about 25°C), with dry place.
Shelf life … 24 months
Note: Natural dry Vitamin E Acetate 500 DC must be handled in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet.
CAS No.: 522250-20-4 | Other Names: RRR-alpha-tocopherol acetic | MF: C31H52O3 |
EINECS No.: 257-757-7 | Place of Origin: China (Mainland) | Type: Other |