Zinc Oxide Infant Pure FCC/GB Powder
Jost Code: 9980
Synonyms: oxozinc, Zinc White, Zinc Oxide Powder, Amalox, Chinese White
Zinc Oxide 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.
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.
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