Vitamin C (sodium ascorbyl phosphate)

Vitamin C (sodium ascorbyl phosphate)

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Description
Description
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate (SAP) is specifically produced for use as a stabilized source of vitamin C in cosmetic products. Light-stable and oxygen-stable. Purity >95.0%. Ascorbic acid content at least 45%. May discolor at pH levels below 6.
Benefits
  • Stabilized form of vitamin C that does not degrade in aqueous formulas. Esterification of asorbic acid protects vitamin C from oxidative degradation.
  • 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 adding L-ascorbyl palmitate and/or vitamin E.
Use
Add at the end of the formulation process just before the preservative, by pre-dissolving in a little distilled water. Typical use level 0.2-3%, but up to 10%. For external use only.
Applications
Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, makeup products.
CAS
66170-10-3
INCI
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate
composition
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
White-to pale yellow powder, odorless.
pH Value
pH range: 9-10 (3% in water)
Solubility
Soluble in water (clear solution at 3% concentration)
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Country of Origin
China
Raw Material Source
L-ascorbic acid, sodium, and phosphoryl chloride (or other phosphorylating agents)
Manufacture
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate is produced by direct phosphorylation of ascorbic acid sodium salt where l-ascorbic acid is suspended in an oxygenated, non-hydroxylic solvent together with sodium and then treated with a phosphorylating agent.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2936270000