Iron 26 Fe 55.845

Ferrous Lactate Dihydrate Infant Pure, FCC/GB Powder

Jost Code: 9407

Synonyms: iron (II) lactate dihydrate

Ferrous Lactate Dihydrate Infant Pure, FCC/GB Powder can be used as a dietary ingredient 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.

Our new low chlorate Infant Pure product line is ideal for the fortification of infant and follow-on formulas.
•  Ultra low levels of chlorate / perchlorate
•  Low Levels of Heavy Metals
•  Multicompendial: FCC / E number / GB
•  Low Aluminum

Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.

Chemical Formula
Fe(C3H5O3)2 · 2H2O
CAS Number
5905-52-2
Molecular Weight
270.0
Use
Infant Formula Ingredient
Description
Greenish white fine powder with characteristic odor
Mineral Content (For formulation guidance/ Not a specification)
Fe (as-is): 19% - 22%
Containers
55 lb/25 kg carton
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Regulatory
This substance has not been found on the TSCA inventory. This substance is manufactured for use only as a dietary supplement.
Revision Date
5/25/2022
Identification
Test Iron
Pass
Test Lactate
Pass
Water
12.0% - 14.0%
Assay
97.0% - 100.5%
pH (2%)
5.0 - 6.0
Ferric Iron
0.2% maximum
Specific Rotation
+6.0 - +11.0
Chloride
0.05% maximum
Sulfate
0.1% maximum
Oxalic Acid
Pass
Chlorates
250 ppb maximum
Perchlorates
50 ppb maximum
Particle Size
Mesh thru 40
100% minimum
Mesh thru 60
95% minimum
Lead
1 ppm maximum
Arsenic
1 ppm maximum
Cadmium
1 ppm maximum
Aluminum
10 ppm maximum
Manganese
50 ppm maximum
Mercury
0.1 ppm maximum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
10³ cfu/g maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
10² cfu/g maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative