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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0594 |
Product Name | Vitamin C (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) |
CAS | 114040-31-2 / 113170-55-1 / 108910-78-7 |
Description | Very stable vitamin C derivative (L-Ascorbic acid mono-dihydrogen phosphate magnesium salt) that does not degrade in formulas containing water. Light-stable and oxygen-stable. Purity >98.0%. May discolor at pH <6. Best when used in emulsion based products at pH between 5-7. |
Solubility | Soluble in water (154g/l corresponding to about 15%) |
Appearance | White-yellowish powder, mild odor |
Application | Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, makeup products. |
Storage | Store light-protected at a cool and dry place |
Composition | Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate |
Features And Benefits | Stabilized and degradation resistent form of vitamin CPotent 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 Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate with L-ascorbic acid and/or vitamin E |
GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
HS Code | 2936270000 |
INCI | Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate |
Manufacture | Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is produced by direct phosphorylation of ascorbic acid magnesium salt where l-ascorbic acid is suspended in an oxygenated, non-hydroxylic solvent together with magnesium and then treated with a phosphorylating agent. |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
Raw Material Source | L-ascorbic acid, magnesium, and phosphoryl chloride (or other phosphorylating agents) |
Uses | Add at the end of the formulation process just before the preservative, by pre-dissolving in little distilled water. Typical use level 0.2-3%, but up to 10% (for skin-lightening effect). For external use only. |