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Ferrous Gluconate
EP Powder
Jost Code 2397 |
| Ferrous Gluconate 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. Product
specifications, MSDS’s and certifications are available
under Additional Information. |
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Chemical Data |
| Chemical
Formula |
Fe(C6H11O7)2
· 2H2O |
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| CAS Number |
299-29-6 |
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| Molecular Weight |
482.17 |
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| Use |
Nutrient; Dietary Supplement
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| Description |
Pale greenish, yellow, fine
powder |
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| Containers |
50 kg / 110 lb. fiber drums;
25 kilogram packs EU only |
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| Storage |
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers. |
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| Revision Date |
12/22/05 |
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Chemical Specifications |
| Tests |
Specifications |
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| Identification |
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| Test A |
Pass Test |
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| Test B |
Pass Test |
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| Appearance of Solution |
Clear/Not Turbid |
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| Assay as Iron(II) (dry
basis) |
11.8-12.5% |
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| Arsenic |
2 ppm maximum |
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| Barium |
Pass Test |
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| Chloride |
0.06% maximum |
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| Ferric Iron |
1.0% maximum |
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| Heavy Metals |
20 ppm maximum |
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| Loss on Drying |
5.0-10.5% |
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| Microbial Contamination
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103 mico-organisms/g
maximum |
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| Oxalates |
Pass Test |
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| pH (10% solution) |
4.0-5.5 |
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| Sucrose and Reducing
Sugars |
Pass Test |
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| Sulfate |
500 ppm maximum |
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