Product Information

 

Product Name Ascorbic Acid
Certifications USP/FCC; Kosher
Synonyms Vitamin C
CAS Number 50-81-7
Molecular Weight 176.12
Molecular Formula C6H6O6

 

Specifications

 

Appearance White, crystalline powder
Identification Positive Reaction
Melting Point About 190 deg C
pH 2.4 – 2.6
Clarity of Solution Clear
Color of Solution ≤ BY7
Loss of Drying 0.4% max
Arsenic ≤ 3 ppm
Lead ≤ 2 ppm
Copper (Cu) ≤ 5 ppm
Heavy metal (as Pb) ≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe) ≤ 2 ppm
Mercury ≤ 1 ppm
Oxalic Acid ≤ 0.2 %
Sulphate Ash 0.1% max
Specific Optical Rotation + 20.5° ~ + 21.5°
Residual Solvents Pass
Organic Volatile Impurities Pass
Mesh 40-80 mesh
Assay 99.0 ~ 100.5%
Total Plate Count 100 cfu/g max
E-Coil Negative
Yeast & Mold 100 cfu/g max
Pseudomonas Negative
Staphylococcus Negative

 

Packing Options

25 kg net cartons

Other packing options are available upon request

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