Description

Ferric Phosphate is an inorganic compound widely recognized for its role as a safe and bioavailable source of iron. This product is essential for manufacturers requiring a stable, non-reactive iron supplement that integrates seamlessly into various formulations. It is a critical raw material for producers in the food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to fortify their products effectively.

Application

• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used as a mineral nutrient to fortify infant formulas, cereals, meal replacement powders, and beverages.
• Dietary Supplements: A key ingredient in multivitamin/mineral tablets, capsules, and gummies as a source of elemental iron.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed in the formulation of iron supplements and therapeutic preparations for treating iron-deficiency anemia.
• Animal Feed & Pet Food: Incorporated into premixes to ensure adequate iron intake for livestock, poultry, and pets.
• Specialty Chemicals: Serves as a precursor or catalyst in certain chemical synthesis and industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferric Phosphate
CAS No.	10045-86-0
Molecular Formula	FePO₄
Molecular Weight	150.82 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Iron(III) Phosphate; Ferric Orthophosphate; Iron Phosphate; FePO₄; Ferriphos; INS No. 341(iii); E 341(iii)
EINECS	233-149-7

Quality Control

Our Ferric Phosphate is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical applications. We adhere to relevant pharmacopeial guidelines (e.g., USP-NF, FCC) and can provide material with specifications tailored to your grade requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, heavy metal limits, and microbiological data, is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature. 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 - 37.0 %
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.