Vitamin C (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate)

Vitamin C (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate)

Item No. VIT-VITC-03
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Description
Description
Very stable vitamin C derivative (L-Ascorbic acid mono-dihydrogen phosphate magnesium salt) that does not degrade in formulas containing water. Light-stable and oxygen-stable. Purity >98.0%. May discolor at pH <6. Best when used in emulsion based products at pH between 5-7.
Benefits
  • Stabilized and degradation resistent form of vitamin C
  • Potent antioxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages)
  • Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skin
  • Widely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyperpigmentation and age spots
  • Antioxidant effect can be increased by combining Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate with L-ascorbic acid and/or vitamin E
Use
Add at the end of the formulation process just before the preservative, by pre-dissolving in little distilled water. Typical use level 0.2-3%, but up to 10% (for skin-lightening effect). For external use only.
Applications
Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, makeup products.
CAS
114040-31-2 (also 113170-55-1, 108910-78-7)
INCI
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
composition
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
White-yellowish powder, mild odor
Solubility
Soluble in water (154g/l corresponding to about 15%)
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Country of Origin
UK, China
Raw Material Source
L-ascorbic acid, magnesium, and phosphoryl chloride (or other phosphorylating agents)
Manufacture
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is produced by direct phosphorylation of ascorbic acid magnesium salt where l-ascorbic acid is suspended in an oxygenated, non-hydroxylic solvent together with magnesium and then treated with a phosphorylating agent.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2936270000