ICSC 0379 - ASCORBIC ACID

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ASCORBIC ACID	ICSC: 0379 (June 1997)
Vitamin C L-Ascorbic acid L-Xyloascorbic acid 3-Oxo-L-gulofuranolactone (enol form)

CAS #: 50-81-7

EC Number: 200-066-2

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion			Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases.
PACKAGING

ASCORBIC ACID

ICSC: 0379

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS WHITE-TO-SLIGHTLY-YELLOW CRYSTALS OR POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts violently with oxidants. The solution in water is a medium strong acid.	Formula: C₆H₈O₆ Molecular mass: 176.12 Decomposes at 190-192°C Density: 1.65 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml: 33 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.15

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS WHITE-TO-SLIGHTLY-YELLOW CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts violently with oxidants. The solution in water is a medium strong acid.

Formula: C₆H₈O₆
Molecular mass: 176.12
Decomposes at 190-192°C
Density: 1.65 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 33
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.15

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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