Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), USP

Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), USP

Item No. VIT-VITC-01
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Description
Description
Active form of vitamin C as it occurs naturally. 100% pure (USP/FCC grade). Particle size: ≥80% through 325 mesh
Benefits
  • USP/FCC grade
  • Potent antioxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages)
  • Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skin
  • Widely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spots
  • Antioxidant effect can be increased by combining L-ascorbic acid with L-ascorbyl palmitate and/or vitamin E
Use
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.
Applications
Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, shampoos, makeup products (e.g. lipsticks).
CAS
50-81-7
INCI
L-ascorbic acid
composition
L-ascorbic acid
Purity Grade
USP grade
Appearance
White powder, ultrafine, odorless
pH Value
2.1-2.6 (5% solution)
Solubility
Soluble in water & alcohol
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Country of Origin
China
Raw Material Source
Glucose (derived from corn or wheat starch)
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.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2936270000