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Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), USP

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Catalog Number CI-SC-0647
Product Name Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), USP
CAS 50-81-7
Structure
Description Active form of vitamin C as it occurs naturally. 100% pure (USP/FCC grade). Particle size: ≥80% through 325 mesh
Solubility Soluble in water & alcohol
Appearance White powder, ultrafine, odorless
Application Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, shampoos, makeup products (e.g. lipsticks).
Storage Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Composition L-ascorbic acid
Features And Benefits USP/FCC gradePotent antioxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages)Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skinWidely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spotsAntioxidant effect can be increased by combining L-ascorbic acid with L-ascorbyl palmitate and/or vitamin E
GMO GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
HS Code 2936270000
INCI L-ascorbic acid
Manufacture L-ascorbic acid is produced synthetically in a multi-step process where D-glucose is hydrogenized to D-sorbitol and then oxidized to L-sorbose. Sorbose is then processed to 2-keto-L-gluconic acid and further to l-ascorbic acid through a fermentation process.
Preservation Preservative-free
Purity Grade USP grade
Raw Material Source Glucose (derived from corn or wheat starch)
Uses Add to water phase of formula, usual final concentration 0.5-10 %. Tip: sprinkle vitamin C powder slowly to the water under constant stirring to assure that everything dissolves completely. Should be formulated at pH 4-5 for best results. For external use only.
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