Vitamin E Mixed Tocopherols 70% | Natural Antioxidant

• INCI Name: Tocopherol
• Common Names: Vitamin E, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Vitamin E Oil
• Total Tocopherol Content: ≥70.0% (70.26% — COA confirmed)
• Tocopherol Profile: D-alpha 12.48%, D-beta 1.81%, D-gamma 64.77%, D-delta 20.94%
• Beta+Gamma+Delta Tocopherols: ≥80.0% (87.52% — COA confirmed; the antioxidant-active fraction)
• Optical Rotation: +21.8° (confirms natural, non-synthetic source)
• Appearance: Clear, pale yellow to brownish-red oily liquid — COA confirmed
• Odour: Nearly odourless — COA confirmed
• Solubility: Oil soluble; insoluble in water
• Phase: Oil phase — blend directly into oils, butters, or waxes
• Specific Gravity (25°C): 0.92–0.96 g/cm³
• Viscosity (60°C): 90–110 cP
• Heavy Metals: Lead ≤1.0 ppm, Arsenic ≤1.0 ppm, Cadmium ≤1.0 ppm, Mercury ≤0.1 ppm — all COA verified COMPLIANT
• Microbial: Total aerobic count ≤1000 CFU/g; Yeast/Mould ≤100 CFU/g; E. coli negative/10g — COA verified COMPLIANT
• Food Grade: Suitable for food use

How to Use

Mixed Tocopherol 70% is oil soluble — add directly to the oil or butter phase; no pre-dissolving needed.

• Cold process / melt and pour soap: Add to melted oils/butters before combining with lye (CP) or before pouring (MP), once oils have cooled slightly below 60°C
• Lotions, balms, lip products, anhydrous formulations: Add to oil phase during cool-down, below 60°C, for best antioxidant retention
• Bulk oil/butter preservation: Blend directly into stored oils or butters to extend shelf life before use

Recommended Usage Rates

• Cold Process Soap: 0.5–1% of total oil weight — added to oils prior to combining with lye; primarily for DOS prevention
• Melt and Pour Soap: 0.5–1% of total batch weight — stir into melted base once cooled slightly
• Lotions, Creams and Body Butters: 0.5–1% of total formulation — added to oil phase during cool-down, below 60°C
• Balms, Salves and Lip Products: 0.5–1.5% of total formulation — higher end for extended shelf-life products
• Bulk Oil and Butter Preservation: 0.1–0.5% of total oil weight — blended directly into carrier oils/butters
• Facial Serums and Oil Blends: 0.5–1% — added to finished oil blend
• Hair Oils and Conditioning Treatments: 0.5–1% — blended into oil phase

Start at the lower end and increase gradually — higher doses give limited extra antioxidant benefit for added cost.

Key Benefits

• Natural antioxidant — slows oxidation of oils and butters, helping prevent rancidity and DOS in soap and cosmetics
• High active tocopherol content — 70.26% total, 87.52% in the beta+gamma+delta fraction most associated with antioxidant activity
• Oil soluble — blends directly into the oil phase, no dissolving or emulsifying step required
• Skin conditioning — emollient, nourishing properties in leave-on cosmetics
• Naturally derived — optical rotation of +21.8° confirms natural sourcing
• Food-grade suitable — safe for cosmetic and food-grade applications
• Batch-verified COA — full tocopherol isomer breakdown, heavy metal and microbial compliance confirmed
• Versatile — soap making, skincare, haircare, and bulk oil preservation

Typical Applications

• Cold process and melt and pour soap (DOS/rancidity prevention)
• Lotions, creams, and body butters
• Balms, salves, and lip products
• Facial and body oil blends and serums
• Hair oils and conditioning treatments
• Bulk carrier oil and butter preservation
• Natural and clean-label cosmetic formulations
• Food-grade applications

• Cosmetic and food grade — low hazard for normal handling
• Eyes: may cause irritation; flush with running water 15+ minutes if contact occurs
• Skin: may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals; low allergy potential
• Not classified as hazardous for transport — no DOT/IATA/IMDG dangerous goods classification
• Store in a tightly sealed, light-resistant container in a cool/dry location away from sunlight, moisture, and heat
• Keep away from strong oxidising agents
• Keep out of reach of children

What is the INCI name for Mixed Tocopherol 70%?
Tocopherol. Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E, and Vitamin E Oil are common trade names. This is the name to use on your cosmetic product ingredient list.

Is Vitamin E oil soluble or water soluble?
Oil soluble and insoluble in water. Add directly to the oil/butter phase — no pre-dissolving or emulsifying required.

Why do soap makers use Vitamin E?
Primarily as a natural antioxidant to slow oxidation and prevent DOS (dreaded orange spots), extending the shelf life of finished soap bars. It also contributes a skin-conditioning benefit to the finished bar.

Does Vitamin E act as a preservative for water-based products?
No — it is an oil-phase antioxidant only, not a broad-spectrum preservative. Water-containing products need a separate cosmetic preservative (such as Optiphen Plus, Phenoxyethanol, or Liquid Germall Plus) in addition to Vitamin E.

Can Vitamin E be used in leave-on skincare as well as soap?
Yes — widely valued in lotions, balms, facial oils, and hair treatments for skin-conditioning and emollient properties alongside its antioxidant function.