Ferrous Gluconate USP/FCC/GB Low HM Granular (-14+60)
Jost Code: 2374
Synonyms: iron (II) gluconate
Chemical Formula
Fe(C6H11O7)2 · 2H2O
CAS Number
299-29-6
Molecular Weight
482.2
Use
Nutrient; Dietary Ingredient; Pharmaceuticals
Description
Brown, tan or gray to greenish yellow granular
Mineral Content (For formulation guidance/Not a specification)
Fe (as-is): 10.9% - 11.9%
Containers
110 lb/50 kg fiber drum; 55 lb/25 kg carton
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
07/14/2021
Identification
Test A
Pass
Test B
Pass
Residual Solvents
Conforms To USP
LOD
6.5 - 10%
Assay
97.0 - 102.0%
Chloride
0.07% maximum
Ferric Iron
2.0% maximum
Oxalic Acid
Pass
Reducing Sugars
Pass
Sulfate
0.1% maximum
Particle Size
Mesh Thru 14
95% minimum
Mesh Thru 60
25% maximum
Lead
1 ppm maximum
Cadmium
1 ppm maximum
Arsenic
1 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