Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: VIT-036
Date: 01/07/2025
VITAMIN B9 – FOLIC ACID
CAS Nº
59-30-3
EC/EINECS Nº
200-419-0
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| MOLECULAR FORMULE | C19H19N7O6 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 441.40 g/mol |
| CHEMICAL NAME | Pteroylglutamic acid |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| ORIGIN | Synthetic |
| APPEARANCE | Yellowish or orange powder |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICATION | Positive | Internal Method |
| WATER content | ≤8.5 % | Internal Method |
| RESIDUE on IGNITION | ≤0.3 % | Internal Method |
| O.V.I. (Organic volatile impurities) | Complies | Internal Method |
| BULK DENSITY | ≥0.1 g/ml | Internal Method |
| TAPPED DENSITY | ≥0.3 g/ml | Internal Method |
| PARTICLE SIZE | D(0.9): ≤40 µm | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY* | Practically insoluble in water; insoluble in alcohol, in acetone, in chloroform, and in ether. It dissolves in dilute acids and in alkaline solutions. | Internal Method |
| ASSAY (on dry material) (HPLC) | 95.0 – 102.0% | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
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 |
Other informations
Product complies with specifications for food additives in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 231/2012.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Halal and Kosher certified.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
BSE/TSE free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Nanomaterials 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 product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 2009/32/EC.
ETO free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868.2015.
Dopants Substances free product conforms to the WADA List.
STORAGE: Protected from light and preserved in well-closed containers
Shelf life: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, FCC and USP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
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 certified.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
BSE/TSE free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Nanomaterials 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 product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 2009/32/EC.
ETO free product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868.2015.
Dopants Substances free product conforms to the WADA List.
STORAGE: Protected from light and preserved in well-closed containers
Shelf life: 3 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, FCC and USP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
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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