Calcium ascorbate (5743-28-2), for the FOOD AND NUTRA. Product analyzed in our laboratory in Spain. Available from 1 kg in powder format.
Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIV-051
Date: 01/02/2025
CALCIUM ASCORBATE
CAS Nº
5743-28-2
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| MOLECULAR FORMULE | C12H14CaO12.2H2O |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 426.34 g/mol |
| FOOD ADDITIVE Nº | E 302 |
| ORIGIN | Synthetic |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| APPEARANCE | White to slightly yellow crystalline powder |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICATION | Positive | USP |
| CLARITY of SOLUTION | Clear | EP |
| COLOUR of SOLUTION | BY6 | EP |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤0.10% | USP |
| RESIDUE on IGNITION | ≤150 ppm | EP |
| SPECIFIC ROTATION | to +97.0º | USP |
| pH (10% aqueous solution) | 6.8 – 7.4 | USP |
| FLUORIDE*, limit | ≤10 ppm | USP |
| RESIDUAL SOLVENTS: Methanol | ≤3 000 ppm | USP |
| PARTICLE SIZE | through 20 mesh | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in ether. | Internal Method |
| ASSAY Calcium ascorbate | 98.0 – 100.5% | USP |
| ASSAY Ascorbic acid (Vit.C)* | 81 – 83 % | Internal Method |
| *This information is not provided by the manufacturer. Data obtained by stoichiometric calculation |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| HEAVY METALS | ≤3 ppm | USP |
| ARSENIC | ≤1 ppm | USP |
| LEAD | ≤1 ppm | FCC |
| CADMIUM | ≤1 ppm | |
| MERCURY | ≤0.1 ppm | E 302 |
Contaminants
Contaminants
Standard
Assay
| BENZOPYRENES | ≤10 ppb | Internal Method |
| PAH | ≤50 ppb | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT* | ≤1 000 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| YEAST & MOULD* | ≤100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| These items are periodic analyses |
Other informations
Food grade product.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Halal and Kosher certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
BSE/TSE free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Contaminants free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
Pesticides free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Residual solvents free product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
PA’s Free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP, FCC and Reg. (EC) No 231/2012.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Halal and Kosher certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
BSE/TSE free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Contaminants free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
Pesticides free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 396/2005.
Residual solvents free product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
PA’s Free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2020/2040.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP, FCC and Reg. (EC) No 231/2012.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*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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