MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Vitamin C

Chemical Name:

 

Chemical Formula:            

3-oxo-L-Gulofuranolactone (chemical family: unsaturated hydroxlated gamma-Lactone vitamin)

C6H8O6

Synonyms:

Ascorbic acid; L-ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid USP-FCC, ascorbic acid coated type EC, C-90 ascorbic acid

INCI Name:

Ascorbic acid

CAS #:                           

50-81-7

Country of Origin:          

Canada

 

2. Classification:

24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (613)-996-6666 CANUTEC 

         

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

None.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

White to off-white cystals or powder.

Odor:                              

Odorless.

Solubility:

Soluble in water.

Clarity of Solution:

Clear

Relative Density:

1.60 – 1.70 (g/cc)

pH:

2.1 – 2.6

Physical State:

Solid

Boiling Range:

Not applicable

Melting/freezing Point:

190 – 192 deg. C

Process Method:

Two-step fermentation of glucose.

Assay:

95.0 – 100.5 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  Not available

Not regulated by WHMIS

Flammability Limits in Air(%): LEL 10 g/ft3 (3)   

                                            UEL 20 g/ft3 (3)

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable. Always avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, alkali and acids, sodium salycylate, sodium nitrate, mthenamine and sodium nitrite.  Does not react with water.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition may give off acrid and carbon monoxide smoke.

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Tolerable uptake limit in adults is less than 2000 mg per day.

Doses of more than 1 g per day may cause nausea. Excess usage can cause re-bound scurvy and oxalate related problems.

 

8. CAUTION:

None known.

9. Preventive Data:

Spillage: Absorb spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic absorbent material, and remove to an approved disposal container.

Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – CO2, foam and dry chemicals. DO NOT use direct water jet on burning material.

Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

Storage: Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area protected in tightly closed container away from sources of ignition, heat and light or direct sunlight. Keep air contact to minimum.

 

10. First Aid Measures:

Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Avoid casual breathing.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth and consult a physician immediately. Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing consciousness, or is convulsing.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and plenty of water.

 

11. Individual Protection for Industrial Use:

Always use a safety goggles.

Handle in a well ventilated area, and avoid breathing in vapor directly by using a vapor respirator.

Always avoid skin contact with concentrated product by wearing a lab overall and chemical resistant or surgical gloves.

 

12. Other Regulatory Information:

WHMIS (Canada):

Not controlled under WHMIS.

 

HMIS (USA):

Health Hazard – 1 (slight)

Fire Hazard – 1 (slight)

Reactivity – 0

Personal Protection – H

 

Risk Phrases:

R36/38 – irritating to skin and eyes.

R52/53 – Harmful to aquatic organisms; may cause long-term adverse effects to aquatic environment.

S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

 

13. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

21-B Regan Road,

Brampton, ON

L7A 1C5, Canada                                                                         

 

Date Revised: July 25, 2008

 

 

Disclaimer

 

The information contained in this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet are obtained from current and reliable sources.  As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.

 

New Directions Aromatics Inc. expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s).  Furthermore, New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use should consider nothing container herein as a recommendation.  The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss.

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Vitamin C

 

 

Product No: 16032

lot# 16032-A08

 

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                    

White to off-white cystals and powder.

Complies

Odor:                              

Odorless.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in water.

Complies

Clarity of Solution:

Clear

Complies

Assay:

99.0 – 100.5 %

Complies

pH  (5% W/V):

2.1 – 2.6

Complies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Vitamin C

 

 

Product No: 16032

lot# 16032-A07

 

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

White to off-white cystals and powder.

Complies

Odor:                               

Odorless.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in water.

Complies

Clarity of Solution:

Clear

Complies

Assay:

98.0 – 100.0 %

Complies

pH  (5% W/V):

2.1 – 2.6

Complies