Zinc Citrate

Chemical Formula: Zn3(C6H5O7)2•2H2O; Zn3(C6H5O7)2•3H2O
CAS No.: 546-46-3
Molecular Weight: 610.36; 628.29
Properties & Application:
Fine, white powder or granular. Zinc Citrate can be used as a dietary supplement and as a nutrient. This product known to be used in oral care products. Zinc is an important antioxidant nutrient. It is necessary for protein synthesis, wound healing, for blood stability, normal tissue function, and aids in the digestion and metabolism of phosphorus. It also governs the contractility of muscles and maintains the body’s alkaline balance

Specification:

	Powder Code11401	Granular Code11402	Powder Code11403	Granular Code11404
Identification
Test A	Positive	Positive	Positive
Test B	Positive	Positive	Positive
Assay of dried product (as Zn)	31.3 - 32.5 %	31.3% min	30.9 - 31.5%
Arsenic (as As)	3 ppm max	3 ppm max	3 ppm max
Cadmium (Cd)	5 ppm max	5 ppm max	5 ppm max
Lead (as Pb)	5 ppm max	10 ppm max	10 ppm max
LOD @ 105°C	1.0% max	1.0% max	1.0% max
Sulfate (as SO4)	0.05% max	0.05% max
Chloride (as Cl)	0.05% max	0.05% max
Lead	5 ppm max
Zinc Content
Anhydrous Basis	33.3% min	33.3 % min	33.9 - 34.5 %
As Is	31.0% min	31.0 % min
Mercury		0.10 ppm max
PH 3% suspension			5.0 - 7.0
ROI @ 500°C			38.4 - 39.2%
Bulk density	According to Customer Requirements
Particle Size	According to Customer Requirements

Microbial limits
Total Plate Count:	NMT 1000cfu/g	E. Coli:	Negative
Total Molds And Yeasts:	NMT 300cfu/g	Salmonella:	Negative
Total Coliform Count:	NMT 10cfu/g	Staphylococcus Aureus:	Negative

Package & Storage:
25 kg / 50 lb. box/bag/drums; 500 kilogram bag. Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.


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