Ascorbic acid powder
From 1 kg
From 1 kg
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
DATA SHEET |
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REFERENCE Nº: VIT-017 |
REVIEW: 12 |
DATE: 02.2022 |
PRODUCT NAME |
VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) |
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CHEMICAL NAME |
L-Ascorbic acid |
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MOLECULAR FORMULA |
C6H8O6 |
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MOLECULAR WEIGHT |
176.13 g/mol |
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CAS Nº |
50-81-7 |
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EINECS Nº |
200-066-2 |
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E Nº |
E 300 |
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ORIGIN |
Synthetic |
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GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN |
Asia |
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL ASSAY |
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SPECIFICATIONS |
STANDARD |
METHOD |
APPEARANCE |
White or slightly yellowish crystalline powder |
VISUAL |
ODOUR |
Characterístic |
Olfactory |
TASTE |
Characterístic |
Gustatory |
IDENTIFICATION |
Positive |
Internal Method |
LOSS ON DRYING |
≤0.40% |
Internal Method |
SULPHATED ASHES |
≤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 |
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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 |
ASSAY |
99.0 - 100.5% |
Internal Method |
SPECIFICATIONS |
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 |
≤1.0 ppm |
Internal Method |
CADMIUM |
≤1.0 ppm |
Internal Method |
MERCURY |
≤0.1 ppm |
Internal Method |
MICROBIOLOGICAL ASSAY |
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SPECIFICATIONS |
STANDARD |
METHOD |
TOTAL PLATE COUNT |
≤1 000 ufc/g |
Internal Method |
OTHER INFORMATIONS |
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USE: Food product. |
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Product Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. |
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Product with Halal and Kosher Certificates. |
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Free GMO product conforms to the Dir. CE 1829/2003 & 1830/2003. |
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Free Allergens product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011. |
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Free BSE/TSE product conforms to Reg. (EC) Nº 999/2001. |
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Free Residual Solvents product. |
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STORAGE: Store in tightly closed containers, in a cool, dark place, away from light |
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SHELF LIFE: 3 years. |
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Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, FCC, USP, E300 and Eu. Ph. |
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