Ferrous Ascorbate By Paras Organics Pvt Ltd

Parameters of Ferrous Ascorbate :-
Synonyms : Iron Ascorbate
Description : Fine, Dark violet coloured spray dried powder, without any odour and having a feeble astringent test.
Solubility : 10% w/v Easily soluble in water, practically Insoluble in most of the organic solvents like Acetone, Ethanol, and, propanol.
Clarity :
1. 1% solution in water clear without any sedimentation.
2. 1% solution in 1N Hydrochloric Acid gives colorless to pale yellow clear solution.
Identification :
Ferrous Iron : Gives blue colour to potassium ferricyanide.
Ascorbic Acid : Gives orange - red colour to Di-nitro phenyl hydrazine reagent.
Loss On Drying : N.M.T 10% as loss on drying at 1050C
pH of 1% solution : 5.5-7.5
Bulk Density : 0.4 to 0.55
Total Microbial Count :Not Exceeding 1000 CFU per gm. (By employing plate method)
Pathogens : Absent
Heavy Metals : Not more than 50 ppm.
Arsenic : NMT 2 ppm
Lead : NMT 20 ppm
Ferrous Iron content : 13.0% to 16.0% (On Dried Bases)
Ascorbic Acid Content : 70% to 80% (On Dried Bases)
Usage :As source of Iron in pharmaceutical preparations for making syrups, drops, tablets and capsules.
Can also be used in food products and veterinary preparations as source of Iron.
Commercial Information :
Packing : In 1 kg, 5kgs and 20kgs HDPE Drums.
Delivery : Within 15 days, Ex- Navi Mumbai.
Rates :On request, subject to change without notice.
Book Referance : Martindale 34th Edition, 1427
Statutory Details : FDA Approved Product.