Ferrous Lactate can be used as a dietary supplement and as a nutrient. 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[CH₃CH(OH)COO]₂ ·2H₂O

CAS Number

5905-52-2

Molecular Weight

269.99

Use

Nutrient; Dietary Supplement

Description

Fine, white powder/ granular with characteristic odor

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
Code40201

FCC Granular
Code40202

Identification Lactate Iron

To Pass Test
To Pass Test

To Pass Test
To Pass Test

Water

12.0 – 14.0%

12.0 – 14.0%

Assay (Anhydrous Basis)

97.0 – 100.5%

97.0 – 100.5%

Oxalic Acid

To Pass Test

To pass test

Chloride

0.05% max

0.05% max

Sulfate

0.1% max

0.1% max

Lead

1 ppm max

1 ppm max

Ferric Iron

0.2% max

0.2% max

Specific Rotation [ a ]D20°
(Anhydrous Basis)

+6.0° to +11.0°

+6.0° to +11.0°

pH (2%)

5.0 – 6.0

5.0 – 6.0

Iron Content
Anhydrous Basis
Dihydrate Basis

23.2 – 24.0%
20.1 – 20.8%

23.2 – 24.0%
20.1 – 20.8%

Bulk density (Loose)

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