ICSC 0379 - ASCORBIC ACID

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ASCORBIC ACID	ICSC: 0379 (April 2024)
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 under specific conditions. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames. PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST.	Use water spray, powder, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion			Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect the spilled substance into containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria No hazard classification according to 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 Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. 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 (at 25°C): 1.65 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 33 (freely soluble) 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
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

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 (at 25°C): 1.65 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 33 (freely soluble)
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	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

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
No data.

NOTES
This substance is also used as food additive.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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