White or almost white, odourless crystalline powder which darkens on exposure to light.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| European Union | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Philippines | Approved | Sodium Ascorbate |
| Austria | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Belgium | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Cyprus | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Denmark | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Estonia | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Finland | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| France | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Germany | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Greece | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Hungary | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Ireland | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Italy | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Latvia | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Lithuania | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Malta | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Netherlands | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Poland | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Portugal | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Romania | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Slovakia | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Slovenia | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Spain | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Sweden | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| Australia | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Sodium ascorbate |
E301 - Sodium ascorbate: Antioxidants- Vitamin C and derivatives
E301 - Sodium ascorbate: While sodium ascorbate is relatively safe, its extensive intake may lead to several side-effects. The common side-effects that persist or become troublesome when using sodium ascorbate, especially in a liquid form as injections, include burning, stinging, pain, or swelling at the injection site. Severe allergic reactions include rash; itching; difficult breathing; hives; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; bone pain; muscle weakness; severe or persistent diarrhea; mental or mood changes.
L-ascorbic acid sodium salt
Laevo-ascorbic acid sodium salt
Laevo-ascorbic acid sodium salt (1:1)
Sodium (2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2H-furan-3-olate
Sodium L-ascorbate
Mono sodium L-ascorbate
Mono sodium laevo-ascorbate
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Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
 | Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd | Australia |
 | Sinca Industries (Chemicals) Australia Pty Ltd | Australia |
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