Zinc Citrate can be used as a dietary supplement and as a nutrient. This product known to be used in oral care products. Zinc is an important antioxidant nutrient. It is necessary for protein synthesis, wound healing, for blood stability, normal tissue function, and aids in the digestion and metabolism of phosphorus. It also governs the contractility of muscles and maintains the body’s alkaline balance.

Chemical Data

Chemical Formula

Zn₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂ · 2H₂O

Zn₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂ · 3H₂O

CAS Number

546-46-3

Molecular Weight

610.36

628.29

Use

Nutrient; Dietary supplement; Oral Care Products where low levels of lead (Pb) are required

Description

Fine, white powder/ granular

Containers

25 kg / 50 lb. box/bag/drums; 500 kilogram bag

Storage

Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.

Chemical Specifications

Powder
Code11401

Granular
Code11402

Powder
Code11403

Granular
Code11404

Identification

Test A

Positive

Positive

Positive

Test B

Positive

Positive

Positive

Assay of dried product (as Zn)

31.3 - 32.5 %

31.3% min

30.9 - 31.5%

Arsenic (as As)

3 ppm max

3 ppm max

3 ppm max

Cadmium (Cd)

5 ppm max

5 ppm max

5 ppm max

Lead (as Pb)

5 ppm max

10 ppm max

10 ppm max

LOD @ 105°C

1.0% max

1.0% max

1.0% max

Sulfate (as SO4)

0.05% max

0.05% max

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Chloride (as Cl)

0.05% max

0.05% max

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Lead

5 ppm max

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Zinc Content

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Anhydrous Basis

33.3% min

33.3 % min

33.9 - 34.5 %

As Is

31.0% min

31.0 % min

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Mercury 

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0.10 ppm max

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PH 3% suspension

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5.0 - 7.0

ROI @ 500°C

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38.4 - 39.2%

Bulk density

According to Customer Requirements

Particle Size

According to Customer Requirements

Microbial limits
Total Plate Count               NMT 1000cfu/g      E. Coli                                  Negative
Total Molds And Yeasts    NMT 300cfu/g        Salmonella                         Negative
Total Coliform Count         NMT 10cfu/g          Staphylococcus Aureus    Negative