Australian Approved Name (AAN): Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
Common names and synonyms:
Vitamin C
Ascorbyl phosphate magnesium
Magnesium l-ascorbyl-2-phosphate
Organic/Inorganic: Organic
Molecular formula: C6H7MgO9P
Molecular weight: 278.40
Conversions (% magnesium): 8.73 (% ascorbic acid): 63.26
RDI for Vitamin C as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 25mg/day (AI)
Infants – 7-12 months 30mg/day (AI)
Children – 1-8 years – 35mg/day
Children – 9-18 years – 40mg/day
Adults – >19 years – 45mg/day
Pregnancy – 14-18 years – 55mg/day
Pregnancy – 19-50 years – 60mg/day
Lactation – 14-18 years – 80mg/day
Lactation – 19-50 years – 85mg/day
Warnings and restrictions: Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Excipient
TGA reference: International Cosmetic Ingredient Directory