Description

Ferric Pyrophosphate is an inorganic iron salt of pyrophosphoric acid, widely recognized for its utility as a stable and bioavailable source of iron. This compound is crucial for addressing iron deficiency in various industrial and nutritional applications due to its favorable stability profile and low reactivity. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the food fortification, pharmaceutical, and animal feed industries for its efficacy and compatibility.

Application

• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used as an iron fortificant in infant formulas, cereals, meal replacement powders, and nutritional beverages.
• Pharmaceutical & Dietary Supplements: Serves as an active ingredient in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations for iron deficiency anemia treatment and prevention.
• Animal Nutrition: Incorporated into premixes and feed for livestock, poultry, and pets to ensure adequate iron intake.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Employed in certain cosmetic formulations, such as colorants or mineral-based products.
• Technical & Industrial Uses: Functions in applications like ceramics, pigments, and as a catalyst or reagent in specific chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferric Pyrophosphate
CAS No.	10058-44-3
Molecular Formula	Fe4(P2O7)3 · xH2O
Molecular Weight	745.22 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Iron(III) Pyrophosphate; Ferric Diphosphate; Diferric Diphosphate; Tetrafron Tris(pyrophosphate); Iron Pyrophosphate; FCC Ferric Pyrophosphate; INS No. 451(iii); E 451(iii)
EINECS	233-190-0

Quality Control

Our Ferric Pyrophosphate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Production adheres to relevant standards such as Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and pharmaceutical guidelines where applicable. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and safety. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to buff-colored powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Fe)	24.0% - 26.0%
Lead (Pb)	≤ 2 mg/kg
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 mg/kg
Loss on Drying	≤ 20.0%
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.