1、Chemical Name: Ferric Citrate
2、Formula: FeC₆H₅O₇
3、Molecular Weight: 244.94
4、CAS: 2338-05-8
5、Character: It is red-brown transparent crystals or crystal powder.
6、Usage: It is used as nutritional supplement( fortified iron) in food industry, used in biscuits, fortified calcium milk power, direct feed additives. It is also used in radio pharmaceutical products, examination on iron metabolism and hematopoiesis.
7、Packing: It is packed with polyethylene bag as inner layer, and a compound plastic woven bag as outer layer. The net weight of each bag is 25kg.
8、Storage and Transport: It should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from heat and moisture during transportation, unloaded with care so as to avoid damage. Furthermore, it must be stored separately from poisonous substances.
| Specification | GB 1903.37-2018 | FCC VII |
| Content (Fe), w/% ≥ |
16.5-18.5 |
16.5-18.5 |
|
Sulfate (SO₄), w/% ≤ |
0.48 |
Passes test |
| Citric acid alkali metal salt |
— |
Passes test |
| Chloride |
— |
Passes test |
| Arsenic (As), mg/kg ≤ |
2.0 |
— |
| Lead (Pb), mg/kg ≤ |
2.0 |
2.0 |
| Ammonia |
— |
Passes test |
