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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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