Cloudy Appearance of Vitamin A Palmitate

Asked by: jarinrat0624 On: April 07, 2022 Product Type: Cosmetics Answered

Question

Is a cloudy appearance normal for Vitamin A Palmitate liquid, and what causes it?

Answer

Vitamin A Palmitate Appearance

Based on the product description for Vitamin A Palmitate (retinyl palmitate, 1MIU/g), the product is typically a yellow-red liquid.

The description also mentions that it will become solid if frozen and needs to be reheated and thawed before use. A cloudy appearance might occur if the product has been exposed to cold temperatures and is partially solidified or in the process of thawing.

Try gently warming the product to room temperature or slightly above. If the cloudiness disappears and it returns to a clear yellow-red liquid, then the appearance was likely due to temperature.