A fat-soluble derivative of vitamin C used as an antioxidant in oils, margarines, cosmetics, and fat-based pharmaceutical excipients, and as a preservative protecting food products from oxidation.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C22H38O7
- Grades
- cosmetic gradefood grade (E304)powderfood gradepharma grade
- Packaging
- 10 kg carton · 25 kg fibre drum
- Synonyms
- ascorbyl palmitate · E304 · ascorbic acid 6-palmitate · 137-66-6 · E304(i) · vitamin C palmitate
- Appearance
- White to yellowish-white fine powder
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.