Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: VIT-017
Review: 15
Date: 01/03/2023
VITAMINA C (ÁCIDO ASCORBICO)
CAS Nº
50-81-7
EC/EINECS Nº
200-066-2
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C6H8O6 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 176.12 g/mol |
| E Nº | E 300 |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| ORIGEN | Synthetic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| APPEARANCE | White or slightly yellowish crystalline powder | VISUAL |
| ODOUR | Characterístic | Olfactory |
| TASTE | Characterístic | Gustatory |
| IDENTIFICATION | Positive | Internal Method |
| PARTICLE SIZE | 40 – 100 Mesh | Internal Method |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤0.40% | Internal Method |
| RESIDUE ON IGNITION* | ≤0.10% | Internal Method |
| MELTING POINT | 189.0-193.0ºC | Internal Method |
| SPECIFIC ROTATION | +20.50 a +21.50º | Internal Method |
| pH (2% water sol.) | 2.4 – 2.8 | Internal Method |
| pH (5% water sol.) | 2.1-2.6 | Internal Method |
| O.V.I.* | Methanol ≤3000 ppm | Internal Method |
| SOLUTION APPEARANCE | Clear and colour ≤BY7 | Internal Method |
| RELATED SUBSTANCES* | ||
| Impurity C | ≤0.15% | Internal Method |
| Impurity D | ≤0.15% | Internal Method |
| Impurity E | ≤0.2% | Internal Method |
| Unspecified Impurities | ≤0.10% | Internal Method |
| Total Impurities | ≤0.20% | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | 1g of Vitamin C can dissolve in 3 ml water, insoluble in benzene, ethyl ether and chloroform | Internal Method |
| ASSAY | 99.0 – 100.5% | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| HEAVY METALS | ≤3 ppm | Internal Method |
| IRON* | ≤2.0 ppm | Internal Method |
| COPPER* | ≤2.0 ppm | Internal Method |
| ARSENIC* | ≤1.0 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD* | ≤2.0 ppm | Internal Method |
| CADMIUM* | ≤1.0 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY* | ≤0.1 ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤1 000 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| YEAST & MOULDS | ≤500 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| COLIFORMS | Absence/g | Internal Method |
| E. COLI | Absence/g | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA | Absence/25g | Internal Method |
| S. AUREUS | Absence/25g | Internal Method |
Other informations
USE: Food product.
Product Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Product with Halal and Kosher Certificates.
Free GMO product conforms to the Dir. CE 1829/2003 & 1830/2003.
Free Allergens product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 395/2006.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 1881/2006.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to Reg. (EC) Nº 999/2001.
Free Residual Solvents product.
Free Namomaterials product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
STORAGE: Store in tightly closed containers, in a cool, dark place, away from light.
SHELF LIFE: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, FCC, USP, E300 and Eu. Ph.
Product Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Product with Halal and Kosher Certificates.
Free GMO product conforms to the Dir. CE 1829/2003 & 1830/2003.
Free Allergens product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 395/2006.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the Reg. (EC) Nº 1881/2006.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to Reg. (EC) Nº 999/2001.
Free Residual Solvents product.
Free Namomaterials product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
STORAGE: Store in tightly closed containers, in a cool, dark place, away from light.
SHELF LIFE: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, FCC, USP, E300 and Eu. Ph.
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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