Product Description
Formula: C6H8O6
Molecular Wt. : 176.13g/mo
CAS No.: 50-81-7
E-Code No.: E-300
EINDECS Code.: 200-066-2
Appearance:
White to Light Yellow Powder or Crystalline, odorless, ,melting as about 190oC. Gradually turns yellowish on exposure to light and / or heat, reasonably stable in air when dry, but deteriorates in solution in the presence of air. One gram soluble in about 3 ml of water and about 30ml of alcohol. It is insoluble in chloroform, ether and benzene.
Specifications :
Appearance Whiter to slightly yellowish crystalline powder.
Identification
Positive Reaction
Clarity of Soln Clear
Colour of Soln BY7
Assay Solution 99.0 % - 100.5%
Particle Size % Mesh No. 20-100
Loss on Drying < 0.2%
Residue on Ignition Max 0.1%
Specific Rotation +20.5o - +21.5o
pH(5%in water) 2.2 – 2.5
Heavy Metals(asPb) Max 10 ppm
Lead Max 5 ppm
Zinc Max 25 ppm
Copper Max 5 ppm
Iron Max 2 ppm
Arsenic Max 3 ppm
Oxalic Acid Max 0.2%
Shelf Life 2 Years

Function :
It applies mainly to production of various medicines as clinically important material for supplement cure practice in different sectors. Being food additives, it acts as superior and reliable agent in nutrition, antiseptic and flour processing aspects. It also helps enhance the immune system of animals as being served as Feed Additives.

Other Functions :
Vitamin C is widely used in many fields such as food, beverage, breeding and forage additives. Its main functions reflected in following 6 aspects:

  • Keep food, fruits and beverages fresh and prevent them from producing unpleasant smell.
  • Prevent formation of nitrous amine from nitrous acid in meat products.
  • Improve dough quality and make baked food expand to its maximum.
  • Compensate the Vitamin C losses of beverage, fruits and vegetables during processing procedures.
  • Used as nutritional element in additives. Feed additives.

Storage :
The product needs to be stored in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from any source of heat or ignition. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids). Observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.

Package :
Nett Weight 50 Kgs. Packed in fibre drums within two layers of plastic bags (or as per customer's requirements)

Ascorbic Acid Standard :
IP / BP / USP

 
 
 
 
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