PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Name Ascorbic Acid Certifications USP/FCC; Kosher
Synonyms Vitamin C CAS Number 50-81-7
Molecular Weight 176.12 Molecular Formula C6H8O6

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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