Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Description

Vitamin C exists in oxidized or reduced form as L-ascorbic acid. It is very susceptible to destruction, mainly due to light and heat.

Physical and chemical properties	Value
Appearance	White or almost white crystals, crystalline powder
Melting point	About 190°C
pH (2% solution in water)	2.4 – 2.8
pH (5% solution in water)	2.1 – 2.6
Clarity of solution	Clear
Colour of solution	≤ BY7
Copper	≤ 5 ppm
Heavy metals	≤ 10 ppm
Mercury	< 0.1 mg/kg
Lead	≤ 3 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)	< 1 mg/kg
Oxalic Acid	≤ 0.2%
Iron	≤ 2 ppm
Loss on drying	≤ 0.4%
Sulphate ash (residue on ignition)	≤ 0.1%
Specific optical rotation	+20.5° – +21.5°
Assay	99 – 100.5%
Impurity-C	Negative

The storage period of Vitamin C is 24 months. The product should be stored in a dry, cool place.

Salsal Trading S.A. supplies its Business Partners with Ascorbic Acid available in 25 kg bags.

E300 is widely used in medicine, where it contributes to good resistance to disease. In cosmetics, it lightens skin tone by removing discoloration and stimulating collagen synthesis. It is worthwhile to give Ascorbic Acid to animals, especially during the change of feed, but also before and after the transport of animals. Supplementation is also useful during the recovery period after various infections.