{"product_id":"tocopheryl-acetate","title":"Tocopheryl Acetate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stable ester form. Tocopheryl acetate does not oxidize on your shelf the way free tocopherol does, which is the entire reason it exists.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tocopheryl Acetate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7695-91-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEC \/ EINECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 231-710-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany · Switzerland · China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHS tariff code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2936.28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmetic \/ USP available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–36 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCAS note: 7695-91-2 is DL-alpha (synthetic), the common cosmetic grade. 58-95-7 is D-alpha (natural). They are different materials at different price points — confirm which you are buying.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily liquid, colorless to amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost odorless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate ≥96%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil-soluble. Sparingly water-soluble (~0.8 mg\/L).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelting point:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; −20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHLB:\u003c\/strong\u003e n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tightly sealed, dry, protect from heat and light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synthetic — trimethylhydroquinone plus isophytol, then acetylation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended use rates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidant \/ stabilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1–1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-conditioning active:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLotion and cream:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacial oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFormulation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTocopheryl acetate is an antioxidant for skin, not for your oil phase. It is the esterified form and it does not scavenge free radicals in the bottle. If you want oxidative protection for a formula, use mixed tocopherols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat distinction is the most consistently mis-stated fact in DIY cosmetic literature and it will cost you a rancid batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd at cool-down, below 45 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFacial oil and serum · Lotion and cream · Lip balm · Hair oil · Body butter · Anhydrous balms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and GHS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo hazard classification required. Does not require a warning label under GHS criteria — confirmed against the BASF manufacturer SDS, an authoritative primary source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not classified as dangerous goods under ADR, RID, ADN, IMDG or IATA\/ICAO. 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