Ferric Ammonium Citrate is available as IP/BP/USP/BPC (green) grade & 28% Iron. It is also used as a food ingredient, acid regulator, to treat anemia (free from astringent & irritant properties), firefighting materials. FAC is also used in agriculture. Injectable grade is also available for veterinary industry. We are the largest exporter of FAC worldwide.
It is a solid made of ammonia that can be yellowish brown or red and come in powder form. It is made of variable composition of ammonia, iron and citric acid, and this compound is very soluble in water. If consumed, this compound can be dissolved in water without the help of stomach acids. It is a great source of iron used in the medical industry to maintain oxygen flow throughout the body and influence the production of red blood cells. This is also necessary for growth and human development. WBCI is one of the most reliable Pharmaceutical API Manufacturers In India offer a compound that can precisely meet all the industrial bars.
As one of the leading API Pharma companies in India, WBCIL offers quality Ferric ammonium citrate for pharmaceutical uses.
Molecular Formula – C6H5+4yFexNyO7
Molecular Weight – Variable
CAS No – 1185-57-5
Shelf Life – 36 months
HSN Code – 2918.1550
Packing Size – 25 kg in HDPE bag/drum
Storage advice- According to the API Pharma companies, the compound should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated space. Also, the compound should be kept far from other incompatible compounds to avoid any kind of reaction. API Pharma companies also advise to keep the container close when not in use to avoid dust contamination.
Additional Info – 1. Available in IP/BP/USP/BPC (green) & 28%
2. Spray dried homogeneous powder
3. DMF available, other documentations ready & available
Sl. No. | PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION |
1. | Description | Thin, transparent, dark red scales or granules or brownish red powder, odourless, deliquescent in moist air and affected by light. |
2. | Solubility | Soluble in water, almost insoluble in 95% ethanol. |
3. | Identification | Positive for Iron, Ammonia & Citrates. |
4. | Arsenic | NMT4.0ppm. |
5. | Lead | NMT 30.0ppm. |
6. | Zinc | NMT 50.0ppm. |
7. | Free Ferric Compound | No blue precipitate appears with potassium ferrocyanide solution. |
8. | Chloride | NMT 0.25% w/w. |
9. | Sulphate | NMT 0.3% w/w. |
10. | Assay | 20.5% w/w – 22.5% w/w. |
Category | Description |
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Therapeutic Uses | Source of Iron in treating Iron-deficiency Anemia. It is free from astringent & irritant properties. |
VET (Veterinary) |
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Food Additive | Flavouring Agents. Includes spices, extracts, colorings, flavors, etc added to food for human consumption. |
Agriculture | Relating to agricultural, including the raising and farming of animals and growing of crops |
Chemical Lab | Modifier used for chemical, when chemical is used in a laboratory |
Colorant | Term used for colorants, dyes, or pigments; includes colorants for drugs, textiles, personal care products (cosmetics, tatoo inks, hair dye), food colorants, and inks for printing. |
Dietary Supplement | Pharmaceutical Releted. |
Fishing | Related to the activity of fishing |
Food Contact | Includes food packaging, paper plates, cutlery, small appliances such as roasters, etc. |
Forestry | Related to forestry |
Hunting | Related to the activity of hunting |
Fire Fighting | If material involved in fire: Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. (Material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty.) |
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