General Information
Revision date
2015-08-06
Product name
VC Sodium Ascorbate regular
Substance name
3-Oxo-L-gulofuranolactone sodium
CAS No.
134-03-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For the fortification of foods, Additive for the stabilisation of foods, Ingredient/additive for dietary supplements, Ingredient
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 (24 HR CHEMTREC
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Company Information
company name
DSM Nutritional Products
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds.nutritionalproducts@dsm.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Appearance Crystalline powder Colour white, pale yellow Odour odourless
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Combustible dust
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known. Symptoms of Overexposure : No specific symptoms known. Experience with human exposure Ingestion : Oral intake up to 9 g ascorbic acid per day does not produce any serious toxic effects. However, diarrhoea can occur even with lower consumption levels. Carcinogenicity: IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. OSHA No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcino- gen by OSHA. NTP No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. Additional hazards and advice Risk of dust explosion.
