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Zinc Citrate
Dihydrate USP Powder
Jost Code 2953 |
| Zinc Citrate can be used as a dietary
supplement and as a nutrient. This product is 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 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 |
09/17/2009 |
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Chemical Specifications |
| Tests |
Specifications |
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| Assay of dried product
(as Zn) |
31.3% |
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| Arsenic (as As) |
3 ppm maximum |
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| Cadmium (Cd) |
5 ppm maximum |
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| Lead (as Pb) |
10 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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| 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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