Ferrous Fumarate IP
| Product Name: | Ferrous Fumarate IP |
| Product Formula: | C4H2FeO4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 169.9 |
| CAS Number: | 141-01-5 |
| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | A Reddish orange to reddish brown, fine powder; may contain soft lumps that produce a yellow streak when crushed; odor, slight. | IP |
| 2 | Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, very slightly soluble in ethanol (96 %) | IP |
| 3 | Identification: A. Reaction of ferrous salts B. Test B C. Test C |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
IP |
| 4 | Arsenic | Not more than 5 ppm | IP |
| 5 | Heavy metals | Not more than 20ppm | IP |
| 6 | Sulphates | Not more than 0.1 % | IP |
| 7 | Ferric iron | Not more than 2.0 % | IP |
| 8 | Loss on drying | Not more than 1.0 % | IP |
| 9 | Assay as C4H2FeO4 (On dried IP basis) |
93.0 % - 101.0 % | IP |
Storage: Store in a well-closed container at a temperature not exceeding 25°C, protected from direct sunlight and Moisture, unless otherwise specified.
Retest Period: 2 years from the date of manufacture.
