ASCORBIC ACID EP USP FCC - NORTHEAST PHARMACEUTICAL

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Tilley Product Number
Vitamin Type
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Molecular formula
C₆H₈O₆
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White or almost white,crystalline powder or colorless crystals
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Countmax. 1000cfu/gChP1105
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 1000cfu/gChP1105
Escherichia coliNot detected/gChP1106
Staphylococcus aureusNot detected/gChP1106
SalmonellaNot detected/10gChP1106
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point (with decomposition)approx. 190°CChP 0612
Specific Rotation20.5 - 21.5°EP 2.2.7
Acidity (at 5% aqueous solution)2.1 - 2.6-EP 2.2.3
Acidity (at 2% aqueous solution)2.4 - 2.8In-houseIn-house
Loss on Dryingmax. 0.40%In-house
Impurity Cmax. 0.15%-
Oxalic Acid (Impurity E)max. 0.2%EP monograph
Impurity Dmax. 0.15%-
Unspecified Impuritiesmax. 0.10%EP 2.2.29
Total Impurities (other than C D)max. 0.2%EP 2.2.29
Heavy Metal Contentmax. 10ppmIn-house
Copper Contentmax. 5ppmEP 2.2.23
Iron Contentmax. 2ppmEP 2.2.23
Assay Content99.0 - 100.5%EP monograph
Lead Contentmax. 2ppmIn-house
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppmIn-house
Color of Solutionmax. BY₇-EP 2.2.2
Residual Solvents Methanolmax. 0.3%In-house
Particle Size (more than 40 mesh)max. 30%-
Particle Size (between 40 and 80 mesh)max. 45%-
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppmIn-house
Molecular Weight176.1--
Sulphate Ash Contentmax. 0.1%EP 2.4.14

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Corrugated carton net weight 25kg.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Storage Condition
  • ASCORBIC ACID EP USP FCC E300 - OMNI-CHEM is reasonably stable in air if protected from humidity, but is somewhat sensitive to heat. The product may be stored for 36 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened original container and at room temperature.
  • Preserve in tightly closed non-metallic containers from light.