Ferrous lactate

About Ferrous lactate

Name:Ferrous lactate
Synonyms:Iron(II) lactate
Molecular Formula:2(C3H5O3).Fe
Molecular Weight:233.99
CAS Registry Number:5905-52-2
EINECS:227-608-0
Ferrous lactate, or iron(II) lactate, is a chemical compound consisting of one atom of iron (Fe2+) and two lactate anions. It has the chemical formula Fe(C3H5O3)2. It is used as a food additive with E number E585. It is an acidity regulator and colour retention agent, and is also used to fortify foods with iron.
Product name
 Ferrous lactate trihydrate
 
Description
 Greenish-white crystals or light green powder having a characteristic smell
 
Ph of 2%solution
 4.0-6.0
 
Assay (anhydrous)
 Min96.0%
 
Iron III
 Max0.6%
 
Loss on drying
 Max18.0%
 
Oxalic acid
 Pass test
 
Sulphate
 Max0.1%
 
Chloride
 Max0.1%
 
Heavy metals
 Max20ppm
 
Arsenic
 Max3ppm
 
Lead
 Max5ppm
 
Mercury
 Max1ppm
 
Cadmium
 Max1ppm
 

Package:25kg/bag
Storage:be preserved in cool ,shady, and dry place.keep away from sunlight and heat.
Shelf life:2years