Ferrous Gluconate can be used as a dietary supplement and as a nutrient. This product is known to be used for pharmaceutical applications. Iron has a vital function in combining with protein and copper to make hemoglobin. Iron also prevents fatigue and promotes good skin tone. |
Chemical Data |
Chemical Formula |
Fe(C6H11O7)2 ﹞ 2H2O |
CAS Number |
299-29-6 |
Molecular Weight |
482.17 |
Use |
Nutrient; Dietary Supplement |
Description |
Pale greenish, yellow, fine powder, coarse granular to powder mix |
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 |
|
FCC Powder
Code10302 |
FCC Granular
Code10302 |
USP Powder
Code30303 |
USP Granular
Code30304 |
EP Powder
Code30305 |
Identification
Test A
Test B |
To Pass Test
To Pass Test
|
To Pass Test
To Pass Test
|
To Pass Test
To Pass Test
|
Assay (dry basis) |
97.0-102.0% |
97.0-102.0% |
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Arsenic (as As) |
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3 ppm max |
2 ppm max |
Chloride |
0.07% max |
0.07% maxi |
0.06% max |
Ferric Iron |
2.0% max |
2.0% max |
1.0% max |
Lead |
2 ppm max |
10 ppm max |
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Loss on Drying |
6.5-10% |
6.5-10% |
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Mercury |
3 ppm max |
3 ppm max |
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Oxalic Acid |
To Pass test |
To Pass test |
To Pass Test |
Reducing Sugars |
To Pass test |
To Pass test |
To Pass Test |
Sulfate |
0.1% max |
0.1% max |
500 ppm max |
OVI |
--- |
Conforms |
--- |
Heavy Metals |
--- |
--- |
20 ppm max |
Loss on Drying |
--- |
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5.0-10.5% |
pH (10% solution) |
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4.0-5.5 |
Iron Content
Anhydrous Basis
Dihydrate Basis
As - Is |
12.1 每 12.8%
10.9 每 11.9%
10.9 每 11.9%
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12.1 每 12.8%
10.9 每 11.9%
10.9 每 11.9%
|
11.8-12.5% |
Appearance of Solution |
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Clear/Not Turbid |
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 |
