Ferric Ammonium Citrate USP
General Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as a thin, transparent, dark red granules or a brownish red powder, odorless . |
| Identification
Test A
Test B
Test C |
a) Specified test. It chars, and leaves a residue of iron oxide. b) Specified test. The solution darkens , but no precipitate forms. c) Specified test. A white precipitate forms. |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol 95% |
| Ferric Citrate | Specified test. No blue precipitate is formed |
| Sulfate | Not more than 0.3% |
| Oxalate | Specified test. No turbidity is produced within 5 minutes |
| Mercury | Not more than 10µg/g |
| Limit of lead | Not more than 10µg/g |
| Residual solvents | Meets the requirement |
| Assay | Not less than 16.5% and not more than 18.5% of iron |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
GLP, cGMP (FDA) Approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Halal and Kosher certified.
We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
