Appearance
White to slightly yellow crystalline powder
Function
Mainly functions as an antioxidant in cosmetic products. It has many anti-aging benefits including building collagen, defending the skin against free-radicals, healing inflammations, reducing the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles and lightening discolorations. In the pharmaceutical industry it is used to prevent scurvy and rickets.
Synonyms
Calcium Ascorbate USP FCC 20M; Unibate CA-20U; Calcium Ascorbate Dihydrate; Calcium L-Ascorbate; Ascorbic Acid
Storage
Keep container tightly closed under light-proof conditions and store at cool (10øC – 25øC) temperatures. Once opened, use contents quickly.
Packages
- 25 kg. Box
Industries
- Food & bev.
- cosmetics
- pharmaceutical
Product Classes
- Antioxidants
- preservatives/antimicrobials
- vitamins
- amino acid
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 73185 CLASS 60
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: 180.4øC
- Melting Point: 166ø C
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 344.50 g/mol