Ascorbyl palmitate is a synthetic ester composed of the 16-carbon chain saturated fatty acid palmitic acid and L-ascorbic acid. The ester linkage is at the 6 carbon of ascorbic acid. It is used as an antioxidant in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and is also used as a preservative for the natural oils, oleates, fragrances, colors, vitamins and other edible oils and waxes which are used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and foods. Ascorbyl palmitate is a white or yellowish powder having a slight odor. It is very slightly soluble in water and in vegetable oils. Ascorbic acid comprises 42.5% of the weight of ascorbyl palmitate. Its molecular weight is 414.54 daltons and its empirical formula is C22H38O7. Ascorbyl palmitate is also known as vitamin C palmitate, L-ascorbyl-6-palmitate and 3-oxo-L-gulofuranolactone 6-palmitate.

Ascorbyl palmitate is marketed as a nutritional supplement and claimed by some to be a superior delivery form of vitamin C. Since ascorbyl palmitate is a fat-soluble derivative of ascorbic acid, theoretically it can concentrate into the lipid domains of biological systems and protect cell membranes and low density lipoproteins (LDL) against oxidation. Ascobyl palmitate works to protect fats from peroxidation, and it can be stored in the body in small amounts. It works best when taken in combination of ascorbic acid. Ascobyl palmitate also acts synergistically with other antioxidants such as vitamin E. The use of ascobyl palmitate in anti-aging was pioneered by the two times Nobel Laureate Dr. Linus Pauling, whose research and subsequent clinical studies showed that ascobyl palmitate, when used in combination with vitamin C and amino acids lysine and proline, is able to strengthen the vascular wall and reverse atherosclerotic heart disease.

The use of vitamin C as part of an anti-aging protocol is widespread. At least 300 mg to 2000 mg of vitamin C is widely accepted as the optimum anti-aging dose. However, vitamin C alone is insufficient for optimum health. Its half-life is short and retention time in the body is therefore low. Ascobyl palmitate is a good balancing and complementary nutrient. Together, the antioxidant properties are extended. Furthermore, the addition of lysine and proline helps to enhance the cardiovascular system. Those serious in anti-aging and optimum cardiovascular health should consider the intake of these four important nutrients a part of their daily routine. Ascobyl palmitate is a free radical scavenger. Free radicals include active oxygen species, such as superoxide, ×OH, ×OOH, etc., and the free radicals derived from the biochemical utilization of oxygen or the prooxidant stimulation of oxygen metabolism, initiate the peroxidation of unsaturated lipids - especially those that constitute bio-membranes.

I - IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE

Product Sheabutter

Type Refined, obtained by mechanical crushing method

Reference BKN 36

Latin (Linnaen name) Sapotaceae Multiflora Butyrospermum Parkii

CTFA Name Sheabutter

INCI Name Sheabutter

CAS Number 68424-60-2

EINECS Number 270-311-6

II - INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Butter obtained by crushing method from the shea nuts collected in West Africa. Stabilized with a natural anti-oxydizing TOCOPHEROL (0,2 %).

III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

No hazard

IV - FIRST AID MEASURES

Purposeless

V - FIRE - FIGHTING MEASURES

Putting out means : by suffocating with moss or powder

VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Purposeless

VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE

The melting point range begin at 29 ° Celsius. A 26° maximum will be necessary. For a long conservation a range of 15 to 20° Celsius will avoid acidity and peroxyde important modification. Limit oxygen contact.

VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS

Purposeless

IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Butter Butter concrete Colour Colour Ivory - ¾ Gardner scale Odor Neutral Taste Neutral Gravity at 20° Celsius 0,900 to 0,903 Melting point 29 to 34° Celsius Solubility at 20 ° Celsius Not soluble in water

X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stable product at usual temperature of storage (see section VII). Avoid oxydation by air.

XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity Purposeless Chronic Toxicity Purposeless

XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Purposeless

XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Purposeless

XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

No classification regarding transport

XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION

No classification according to EEC Commission