Vitamin C L-Ascorbic acid L-Xyloascorbic acid 3-Oxo-L-gulofuranolactone (enol form)
CAS No: 50-81-7 RTECS No: CI7650000
C6H8O6 Molecular mass: 176.12
TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS
PREVENTION
FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE
Combustible.
NO open flames.
Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation
Cough. Sore throat.
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.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
SAFE STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases.
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS, WHITE TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW CRYSTALS OR POWDER
Chemical dangers The substance is a strong reducing agent and reacts with oxidants. The solution in water is a medium strong acid.
Occupational exposure limits TLV not established.
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.
Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of short-term exposure The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point (decomposes): 190-192°C Density: 1.65 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 33 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.15
