Description

Ferric phosphate is an inorganic compound widely recognized for its role as a safe and effective source of iron. This product is valued for its stability and low reactivity, making it suitable for applications where bioavailability and color are critical factors. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food and feed, nutritional supplement, and water treatment industries to fortify products and remove contaminants.

Application

• Food Fortification: Used as a mineral nutrient supplement and colorant in various food products, including infant formula, cereals, and pasta.
• Animal Feed Additive: Serves as an essential iron source in premixes for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture to prevent nutritional deficiencies.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceuticals: Incorporated into dietary supplements and multivitamin formulations as a source of bioavailable iron.
• Water Treatment: Acts as a precipitating agent for phosphate removal in wastewater and industrial effluent treatment processes.
• Ceramics & Pigments: Employed in the production of ceramics, glasses, and as a component in certain pigment formulations.
• Catalyst & Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a catalyst or precursor in specific organic synthesis and industrial chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferric Phosphate
CAS No.	11045-86-0
Molecular Formula	FePO₄
Molecular Weight	150.82 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Iron(III) phosphate; Ferric orthophosphate; Iron phosphate; Ferric phosphate tetrahydrate; FePO₄; FCC Grade Ferric Phosphate; Food Grade Iron Phosphate
EINECS	234-284-6

Quality Control

Our ferric phosphate is produced under a stringent quality management system. We offer grades compliant with relevant industry standards such as Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and can tailor specifications to meet specific customer requirements. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal limits, and other critical parameters to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as FePO₄)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe) Content	≥ 36.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 mg/kg
Lead (Pb)	≤ 4 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 1 mg/kg
Particle Size (Typical)	Passes through 100 mesh

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