Zinc Gluconate Infant Pure, FCC/GB Powder
Jost Code: 9958
Synonyms: zincum gluconicum
Zinc Gluconate Infant Pure, FCC/GB Powder can be used as a dietary ingredient and as a nutrient. 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, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.
Chemical Formula
C12H22ZnO14
CAS Number
4468-02-4
Molecular Weight
455.7
Use
Infant Formula Ingredient
Description
White powder
Mineral Content (For formulation guidance/Not a specification)
Zn (as-is): 12.3% - 14.6%
Containers
55 lb/25 kg carton
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
5/25/2022
Identification
Test Zinc
Pass
Test Gluconate
Pass
Color/Texture
Pass
Water
11.6% maximum
LOD
11.6% maximum
Assay
97.0 - 102.0%
pH (1%)
5.5 - 7.5
Zinc Content
Report
Reducing Substances
1.0% maximum
Chloride
0.05% maximum
Sulfate
0.05% maximum
Chlorates
250 ppb maximum
Perchlorates
50 ppb maximum
Arsenic
1 ppm maximum
Cadmium
0.5 ppm maximum
Lead
1 ppm maximum
Chromium
2 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
