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Zinc Citrate Dihydrate
USP Fine Granular
Jost Code 2951 |
| 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.
Product specifications, MSDS’s and certifications are
available under Additional Information. |
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Chemical Data |
| Chemical
Formula |
Zn3(C6H5O7)2
· 2H2O |
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| CAS Number |
546-46-3 |
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| Molecular Weight |
610.36 |
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| Use |
Nutrient; Dietary supplement;
Oral Care Products |
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| Description |
White, fine granular product
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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 |
09/17/2009 |
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Chemical Specifications |
| Tests |
Specifications |
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| Assay of dried product
(as Zn) |
31.3% minimum |
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| Arsenic ( as As) |
3 ppm maximum |
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| Lead (as Pb) |
5 ppm maximum |
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| LOD @ 105°C |
1.0% maximum |
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| Sulfate (as SO4)
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0.05% maximum |
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| Chloride (as Cl) |
0.05% maximum |
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| Cadium |
5 ppm maximum |
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| Mercury |
0.1 ppm maximum |
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| Identification |
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| Test A |
Positive |
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| Test B |
Positive |
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| Microbial Test Results |
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Aerobic
Plate Count |
1000 cfu / gram maximum |
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Yeast
and Mold Count |
100 cfu / gram maximum |
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Total
Coliforms |
Negative |
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E.
coli |
Absent |
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| Zinc Content |
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Anhydrous Basis |
33.3 % minimum |
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| As Is |
31.0 % minimum |
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