Ferric Orthophosphate also known as Iron Orthophosphate & is the only iron salt white in colour. Widely accepted by the food industry as nutritional supplement to treat iron deficiency. Also widely used as fire extinguisher & as snail bait (pesticide).
Molecular Formula – FeO4P
Molecular Weight – 150.81 gm/mol
CAS No – 10045-86-0
Shelf Life – 36 months
HSN Code – 2835.2690
Packing Size – 25 kg in HDPE bag/drum
Storage Condition – Keep Well Closed, protected against light, dry and at room temperature
Additional Info – 1. Other name of Iron Phosphate & available as FCC grade
2. Well accepted as nutrictional supplements in food industry
3. Well ccepted as harmless pesticides (snail bait)
| Sl. No. | PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION |
| 1. | Description | Yellow white to buff colour, odorless powder. |
| 2. | Solubility | Insoluble in water and in acetic acid. Soluble in mineral acids. |
| 3. | Identification | Complies FCC Monograph. |
| 4. | Loss on Ignition(at 800°C for 1 hour) | NMT 32.5% w/w. |
| 5. | Arsenic | NMT 3.0ppm. |
| 6. | Lead | NMT10.0ppm. |
| 7. | Fluoride | NMT 50.0ppm. |
| 8. | Mercury | NMT 3.0ppm. |
| 9. | Assay (as Fe) (as is basis) | 26.0% w/w – 32.0% w/w |
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Consumer Use | Cleaning/Washing products may be for industrial or consumer use. |
| Flame Retardant | Fire prevention materials, or additives/coatings to prevent flammability in paints, textiles, plastics, etc. |
| Fluid Property Modulator | Includes antifoaming agents, coagulating agents, dispersion agents, emulsifiers, flotation agents, foaming agents, viscosity adjustors, etc |
| Food Contact | Includes food packaging, paper plates, cutlery, small appliances such as roasters, etc.; does not include facilities that manufacture food |
| Food Additives | Includes spices, extracts, colorings, flavors, etc added to food for human consumption. |
| Industry Manufacturing | Ferric Orthophosphate is used in wood preservatives. |
| Metal Manufacturing | Manufacturing of metals, casting of metals, production of metals, surface treatment of metals, etc. |
| Pesticide, Biocide | Substances used for preventing, destroying or mitigating pests. Chemical which can deter, destroy, or control a harmful organism by chemical or biological means (type of pesticide) |
| Molluscicide (Pesticides) | Type of pesticide to treat molluscs. |
| Pesticide Preservatives | Includes preservatives used in cosmetics, film, wood preserving agents, foods, etc. |
| Surface Treatment | Surface treatments for metals, hardening agents, corrosion inhibitors, polishing agents, rust inhibitors, water repellants, etc |
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