Ferrous gluconate CAS NO.299-29-6

Analytical Specifications for Ferrous Gluconate USP (Dihydrate) Test Limits (As per USP 29) Description : Yellowish gray or pale greenish yellow, fine powder. Solubility : So…

Analytical Specifications for Ferrous Gluconate USP (Dihydrate) Test Limits (As per USP 29) Description : Yellowish gray or pale greenish yellow, fine powder. Solubility : Soluble in water with slight heating. Practically insoluble in alcohol. Identification : Shall pass the test Loss on Drying (1050C for 16 hours) : 6.5 to 10.0% Chloride : Max. 0.07% Oxalic acid : Shall pass the test. Sulphate : Max. 0.1% Arsenic : Max.2 ppm Ferric Iron : Max. 2.0% Mercury : Max. 3 ppm Reducing Sugars : Shall pass the test Organic volatile impurities : Shall pass the test Assay as C12H22FeO14 (Calculated on dried basis) : 97.0% to 102.0% Additional Tests (In-House) Lead : Max. 5 ppm pH : 4.0 - 5.5 Mineral Content : 11.8 % to 12.5 % Bulk density (Loose Kg/m3) : 550 to 700 Kg/m3 Particle Size # 40 (US) mesh (pass through) : Minimum 90.0 % Microbial Limit Tests: Total aerobic count : Max. 1000 CFU/g Total moulds and yeasts : Max. 100 CFU/g E.Coli : Absent Salmonella : Absent 1. Method of testing as per USP 29 as applicable. 2. In-house specs - Method of testing available on request. 3. MSDS - Available on request. Other: Shelf life : 3 years from date of manufacturing. Storage condition : Preserve in a sealed container at temperature between 20-250C. Manufacturing Condition : WHO cGMP approved. Quality Certification : ISO, USFDA, EDQM, cGMP, EU-Compliance, HACCP, KOSHER – StarK PAREVE Status, HALAL & ICH-Q7A. Packaging Units : Products can be supplied in packaging ranging from 20 kgs – 50 kgs Packing : Packing Material options include HDPE Bags Plastic Drums, Fiber Drums, Fiber Kegs, High Resistance Paper Sacks and High Density Carton with inner HDPE liner sealed air tight. Dated : 25th September 2006