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Vitamin C, L-ascorbic acid, is one of the most important water-soluble vitamins. The main function of this compound is to prevent and treat scurvy and to act as an antioxidant, although it is also related to other functions.

Ascorbic acid is involved in many physiological functions in living organisms. Its role in the synthesis of collagen in connective tissues is well known (1-4). ... Neurons are known to use ascorbic acid for many different chemical and enzymatic reactions, including the synthesis of neurotransmitters and hormones (6,7).

In humans, vitamin C deficiency leads to impaired collagen synthesis, contributing to the more severe symptoms of scurvy. Another biochemical role of vitamin C is to act as an antioxidant (a reducing agent) by donating electrons to various enzymatic and non-enzymatic reactions.

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RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA

Stock Point : Mumbai, Kandla, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Fujairah, Muscat Barka

 

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment,

including respiratory protection.

Special procedures : Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject)

fire-fighting water to enter environment.

 

 

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.

Ventilate area.

For non-emergency personnel : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify

authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up methods : On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Minimize

generation of dust. Store away from other materials.

6.4. Reference to other sections

See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

 

 

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eat,

drink or smoke and when leaving work.

Technical protective measures : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent

formation of vapour

. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep

container closed when not in use.

Storage - away from : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s) : None

 

 

8.1. Exposure controls

Personal protection : Avoid all unnecessary exposure.

• Respiratory protection : Wear approved mask.

• Hand protection : Wear protective gloves.

• Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses.

• Others : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.

8.2. Control parameters

Occupational Exposure Limits : No data available.

 

 

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state at 20 °C : Solid.

Odour threshold : No data available.

pH value : Not applicable.

Melting point [°C] : 190 - 194 °C

Decomposition point [°C] : N/A

Critical temperature [°C] : N/A

Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : N/A

Flammability (solid, gas) : N/A

Flash point [°C] : N/A

Boiling point [°C] : N/A

Initial boiling point [°C] : N/A

Final boiling point [°C] : N/A

Evaporation rate : N/A

Vapour pressure [20°C] : N/A

Vapour pressure mm/Hg : N/A

Vapour density : N/A

Density [g/cm3] : 1,65

Relative density, gas (air=1) : N/A

Relative density, liquid (water=1) : N/A

Solubility in water [% weight] : 176 g/l at 20 °C - c

Solubility in water : N/A

Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : No data available.

Solubility : 1 - 2.5

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : N/A

9.2. Other information

Explosive properties : N/A

Explosion limits - upper [%] : N/A

Explosion limits - lower [%] : N/A

Oxidising properties : No data available. 

 

 

10.1. Reactivity

Reactivity : Not established.

10.2. Chemical stability

Chemical stability : Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions : Not established.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid : Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid : Strong acids. Strong bases.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products : Fumes. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. 

 

 

11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity

• Inhalation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

. • Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Ingestion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Corrosion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Irritation : Causes serious eye irritation.

Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Sensitization : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

 

 

12.1. Toxicity

Toxicity information : Not established.

12.2. Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability : Biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil : Not established.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be

identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment.

 

 

13.1. Waste treatment methods

General : Avoid release to the environment. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with

local/national regulations. 

 

 

14.1. Land transport (ADR-RID)

General information : Not regulated.

14.2. Sea transport (IMDG) [English only]

General information : Not regulated.

14.3. Air transport (ICAO-IATA) [English only]

General information : Not regulated.

 

 

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : The components of this product are not subject to

restrictions.

REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject

to authorization

. 15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out.

 

 

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

 

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