Industry Overview
Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid (AA), is a water-soluble vitamin that serves as an essential nutrient for humans and many other multicellular organisms. It occurs naturally in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and certain organ meats, with particularly high concentrations found in Indian gooseberry, citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, papaya, peppers, kiwifruit, strawberries, cantaloupes, broccoli, and fortified foods. A deficiency of vitamin C can lead to scurvy, a condition characterized by weakened connective tissues and fragile capillaries.
Ascorbic acid plays a vital role in numerous physiological functions, including tissue repair, collagen formation, wound healing, maintenance of cartilage, bones, teeth, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels, as well as supporting iron absorption. Its antioxidant properties contribute to protecting cells from oxidative stress and have been associated with the prevention of conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, the common cold, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts.
Beyond its nutritional importance, vitamin C is widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and research applications. It serves as a reagent for fine chemical synthesis, enzymatic processes, and nanomaterial production. Ascorbic acid also functions as an effective reducing and capping agent in the synthesis of metal nanoparticles such as silver, gold, and copper, helping control particle growth and stability.
This feasibility report evaluates the establishment of a greenfield Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) manufacturing facility with a production capacity of 2000 MT per year, covering the technical, engineering, environmental, and financial considerations required for project implementation.
Cost Estimation
| Particular | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 6.667 MT/Day |
| Land & Building (9500 sq.mt.) | US$ 15.20 Lac |
| Plant & Machinery | US$ 13.20 Lac |
| Working Capital for 3 Months | US$ 17.63 Lac |
| Total Capital Investment | US$ 46.98 Lac |
| Rate of Return | 89% |
| Break Even Point | 28% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- USES/APPLICATIONS
- PROPERTIES & SPECIFICATIONS
- MARKET OVERVIEW
- FORMULATION
- RAW MATERIALS
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS STEPS/PROCESS FLOW
- CHEMICAL/BIOCHEMICAL REACTIONS
- ENGINEERING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
- ETP FACILITY
- PLANT & MACHINERY (BROADLY)
- POTENTIAL TURNKEY/MAJOR PLANT/EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS
- SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
- UTILITY REQUIREMENT (ESTIMATED)–PER MONTH
- WASTE EFFLUENT/FLUE GAS EMISSION
- WASTE MANAGEMENT
- POTENTIAL RISKS
- ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
- MITIGATION MEASURES (PROPOSED)
- HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
- SAFETY & OCCUPATIONAL MEASURE (STORAGE HANDLING)
- SAFETY DATA SHEETS
- ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY LIABILITY
- PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
- PROJECT FINANCIALS
- PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT
- PLANT LOCATION FACTORS
- CONCLUSIONS
- PRELIMINARY LAYOUT
Appendix
- 01. PLANT ECONOMICS
- 02. LAND & BUILDING
- 03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
- 04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
- 05. FIXED CAPITAL
- 06. RAW MATERIAL
- 07. SALARY AND WAGES
- 08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
- 09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
- 10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
- 11. COST OF PRODUCTION
- 12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
- 13. BREAK EVEN POINT
- 14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
- 15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
- 16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
- 17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
- 18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
Frequently Asked Questions
Ascorbic Acid is an essential water-soluble vitamin required for normal human health. It supports collagen formation, tissue repair, wound healing, iron absorption, and antioxidant protection against oxidative stress. In addition to its nutritional importance, it is widely used in pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and research applications because of its reducing and stabilizing properties.
Vitamin C is used in the pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, and chemical industries. It is incorporated into dietary supplements and food products, serves as a laboratory reagent, and is utilized in the synthesis of nanomaterials. Its antioxidant properties and ability to act as a reducing and capping agent make it valuable in several industrial and research applications.
The proposed project is designed for a greenfield Ascorbic Acid production facility with a capacity of 2000 MT per year. The feasibility report evaluates the technical, engineering, environmental, and financial aspects associated with establishing and operating a manufacturing plant of this scale.
Vitamin C is widely used because it acts as both a reducing and capping agent. It helps convert metal ions into nanoparticles while simultaneously stabilizing the particles and limiting uncontrolled growth. This dual functionality makes it suitable for producing nanoparticles such as silver, gold, and copper in research and industrial applications.
The feasibility report covers manufacturing processes, raw materials, engineering design, utilities, plant machinery, environmental management, waste treatment, health and safety, implementation planning, financial analysis, plant layout, and project economics. Together, these sections provide a structured evaluation of the proposed manufacturing facility.
A feasibility study helps determine whether the proposed project is technically, financially, and operationally viable. It reviews process requirements, equipment, infrastructure, environmental considerations, investment requirements, and project economics, enabling informed decision-making while reducing implementation risks before significant capital is committed.
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