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Ascorbic acid

Product Number

CAS No. 50-81-7

Description

Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring weak acid that is sometimes known as vitamin C.

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Applications

Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring weak acid that is sometimes known as vitamin C.  As a food additive, it is often used to fortify produced food or to restore vitamin C losses from production. While it is most commonly associated with food applications, ascorbic acid also promotes plant growth and protection in agriculture, as a component of polymer processing, in cosmetic, and in cleaning agents.

Compatibilities

Ascorbic acid is incompatible with bases, cyanides, sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfites, and strong oxidizing or reducing agents. Please see SDS for full safety and compatibility information.

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