Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

£12,000.00

Vitamin E (Tocopherol) is a high-purity, fat-soluble antioxidant widely used across nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries to protect cells and formulations from oxidative degradation. It plays a critical role in stabilizing product integrity while enhancing skin health, nutritional value, and shelf-life performance.

Its key competitive advantage lies in its strong oxidative stability, high bioavailability, and versatility across both industrial-grade and health-focused applications.

Ideal for manufacturers seeking premium-quality antioxidant inputs for dietary supplements, skincare formulations, fortified foods, and advanced chemical formulations requiring reliable preservation performance.

Description

1. Product Overview

Vitamin E (Tocopherol) is a high-purity natural antioxidant and fat-soluble vitamin available as d-alpha tocopherol or mixed tocopherols (70–95% total). Its primary industrial use serves as a powerful antioxidant stabilizer in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and feed formulations, preventing oxidative degradation of oils and active ingredients. The key value proposition is superior oxidative protection with natural origin certification, delivering longer product shelf life and enhanced formulation stability. This product is strategically important in the global market as industries increasingly demand natural, sustainable antioxidants over synthetic alternatives like BHT and TBHQ for regulatory compliance and consumer preference.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

Chemical Composition: D-alpha tocopherol (CAS 59-02-9) or mixed tocopherols (alpha + beta + gamma + delta)
Purity Level/Grade: Total tocopherols ≥70.0% (standard), ≥95% (premium food/pharma grade)
Physical Characteristics:
- Form: Clear yellow-to-brown viscous liquid
- Color: Yellow to brownish-red
- Odour: Characteristic, mild
- Specific Rotation: ≥+20.0 degrees
- Density: ~0.95 g/cm³
- Solubility: Fat-soluble, insoluble in water
Packaging Options: 20kg aluminum drums, 200kg IBC tanks, bulk 20MT containers
Shelf Life: 36 months (when stored in cool, dry place away from heat/sunlight)
Heavy Metals: ≤10 ppm; Arsenic: ≤3 ppm
Microbiological: Total Plate Count <1000 cfu/g; Yeasts/Moulds <100 cfu/g

3. Core Industrial Applications

Primary Industry	Specific Operational Use Cases	Performance Advantage
Food & Beverage	Oil/fat stabilization, dairy fortification, beverage preservation, snack food antioxidant	20–30% longer shelf life than synthetic antioxidants; natural label-friendly
Pharmaceutical	Softgel/capsule production, topical cream stabilization, supplement fortification, tissue repair formulations	Pharmaceutical-grade quality (GMP Pharma); superior lipid-soluble antioxidant for cell maintenance
Cosmetics & Personal Care	Skincare cream/lotions, anti-aging formulations, sunflower oil-based products, hair care	>95% natural extraction; enhances skin repair, reduces oxidative damage, non-irritating
Animal Feed	Livestock fortification, poultry feed stability, aquaculture nutrition, pet food preservation	Prevents feed oxidation; supports immune function and tissue repair in livestock

This product performs better than alternatives due to its natural d-alpha tocopherol structure (20% lower carbon footprint than DL-alpha synthetic), superior lipid solubility, and comprehensive tocopherol mixture (beta/gamma/delta) providing broader antioxidant protection.

4. Competitive Advantages

Quality Consistency: ISO 9001 & ISO 22000 certified manufacturing; FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP Pharma compliance
Supply Reliability: Multi-ton monthly capacity with dedicated B2B production lines; certified food additive distributor status
Logistics Capability: Global shipping from 20MT bulk containers; IBC tank and drum options for flexible freight
Price Competitiveness: Competitive bulk pricing at $1,035/7lb equivalent for 95% grade; volume discounts for 20MT orders
Sustainability Benefits: 100% natural extraction from sunflower seed oil; 20%+ lower PCF (carbon footprint) than synthetic Vitamin E
Technical Support: Full specification sheets, COA documentation, regulatory compliance files (INCI, CAS, EINECS numbers provided)

Positioned as a strategic sourcing decision for enterprises requiring natural, certifiable, high-performance antioxidant solutions.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
Loading Capacity: 20 MT per container (full container load)

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