Ferrous Ascorbate is available as powder & DC grade. Ferrous Ascorbate IP grade is available & corresponding DC granules are also manufactured.
Ferrous Ascorbate is an iron salt available in DC Grade. It is used in pharmaceutical drugs to treat iron deficiency anemia & anemia due to chronic kidney disease.
Molecular Formula– C12H14FeO12.2H2O
Molecular Weight– 406.1 gm/mol
CAS No– 24808- 52- 4
Shelf Life– 36 months
HSN Code – 2936.2700
Packing Size – 25 kg in HDPE bag/carton/drum
Storage Condition – Keep Well Closed, protected against light, dry and at room temperature
Additional Info – 1. Available as powder & DC grade
2. Wide range of elemental iron content
3. Outstanding microbial profile
4. Customized bulk density (BD) compliance
| Sl. No. | PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION |
| 1. | Description | Blackish free flowing granular powder with violet tinge. |
| 2. | Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| 3. | Identification | Positive for Iron (Fe++) & Ascorbic Acid. |
| 4. | Loss on Drying (at 105°C for 3 hrs) | NMT 15.0% w/w |
| 5. | pH (of a 2.0% w/v Solution) | 4.5 – 7.5 |
| 6. | Assay (as Iron) (On Dried Basis) | NLT 20.0% w/w |
| 7. | Ferric Iron | NMT 1.0% w/w |
| 8. | Untapped Density | 0.8 gm/cc – 0.9 gm/cc |
| 9. | Tapped Density | 0.9 gm/cc – 1.1 gm/cc |
| 10. | Compressibility Index | NMT 20% |
| 11. | Angle of Repose | NMT 35° |
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Drug | Only Pharmaceutical usage. |