Ferrous Lactate can be used as a dietary supplement 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.
Chemical Data
Chemical Formula
Fe[CH3CH(OH)COO]2·2H2O
CAS NO
5905-52-2
Molecular Weight
269.99
Use
Nutrient; Dietary Supplement
Description
Fine, white powder/ granular with characteristic odor
Containers
25 kg / 50 lb. box/bag/drums; 500 kilogram bag
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers
Chemical Specifications
FCC Powder
Code40201
FCC Granular
Code40202
Identification Lactate Iron
To Pass Test
To Pass Test
To Pass Test
To Pass Test
Water
12.0 – 14.0%
12.0 – 14.0%
Assay (Anhydrous Basis)
97.0 – 100.5%
97.0 – 100.5%
Oxalic Acid
To Pass Test
To pass test
Chloride
0.05% max
0.05% max
Sulfate
0.1% max
0.1% max
Lead
1 ppm max
1 ppm max
Ferric Iron
0.2% max
0.2% max
Specific Rotation [ a ]D20°
(Anhydrous Basis)
+6.0° to +11.0°
+6.0° to +11.0°
pH (2%)
5.0 – 6.0
5.0 – 6.0
Iron Content
Anhydrous Basis
Dihydrate Basis
23.2 – 24.0%
20.1 – 20.8%
23.2 – 24.0%
20.1 – 20.8%
Bulk density (Loose)
According to Customer Requirements
Particle Size
According to Customer Requirements
Microbial limits
Total Plate Count NMT 1000cfu/g E. Coli Negative
Total Molds And Yeasts NMT 300cfu/g Salmonella Negative
Total Coliform Count NMT 10cfu/g Staphylococcus Aureus Negative
