DRY VITAMIN E 50% SD is a free-flowing powder containing 500 IU vitamin E (dl-a- tocopheryl acetate) per gram, finely dispersed in a matrix of hydrolysed gelatin; the individual particles are coated with small amounts of silicon dioxide used as flow agent. DRY VITAMIN E 50% SD is dispersible in water and is used for direct-compression tableting of chewable or coated tablets in the pharmaceuticals industry. Vitamin E is known to protect cells from oxidative damage and DRY VITAMIN E 50% SD provides a stable source of vitamin E that can be easily incorporated into solid oral dosage forms used in the pharmaceuticals industry. DRY VITAMIN E 50% SD meets all requirements of the relevant monographs when tested according to pharmacopeial compendia, making it well-suited for use in pharmaceutical applications.