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FERROUS LACTATE

Ferrous lactate is used as a colour modifier in natural dyeing
Ferrous lactate is used to create interesting rust effects in eco-bundling, eco-printing, contact printing
Ferrous lactate is used as a mordant in natural dyeing (use at 1-3% on weight of fibre)

CAS Number: 5905-52-2
EC Number: 227-608-0
E number : E585 (acidity regulators, ...)
Molecular Formula: C6H10FeO6
Molecular Weight: 233.99 g/mol

SYNONYMS:
Ferrous Lactate, Iron(II) Lactate, Iron Lactate, Iron Bis(Lactate), Iron(2+) Lactate, Ferrous 2-Hydroxypropanoate, Iron(II) Bis(2-Hydroxypropionate), Dilactatoiron(II), Ferrous Lactate Dihydrate, Iron DL-Lactate, Iron Lactate Hydrate, E585, Ferrous L-Lactate, Ferrous DL-Lactate, Ferrous 2-hydroxypropanoate, Iron dilactate, Iron(II) lactate, E585, FERROUS LACTATE, Iron(II) lactate, 5905-52-2, Iron dilactate, Iron(2+) lactate, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, iron(2+) salt (2:1), 5JU4C2L5A0, INS NO.585, INS-585, DTXSID501018671, E 585, E-585, RefChem:599147, DTXCID501334116, 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, iron(2+) salt, 227-608-0, Lactic acid, iron(2+) salt (2:1), 2-hydroxypropanoate;iron(2+), Iron(II) lactate hydrate, (S)-Bis(lactato-O1,O2)iron, 85993-25-5, 92542-68-2, Ferrous lactate hydrate, HSDB 462, MFCD00043280, Iron(2+) lactate, (2:1), Ferrous lactate [NF], EINECS 227-608-0, C6H10FeO6, UNII-5JU4C2L5A0, Iron(2+) 2-hydroxypropanoate, (2:1), Ferro drops, iron(ii)lactate, EINECS 289-080-8, ferrous;2-hydroxypropanoate, FERROUS LACTATE [MI], FERROUS LACTATE [FCC], SCHEMBL191421, FERROUS LACTATE [HSDB], FERROUS LACTATE [WHO-DD], DKKCQDROTDCQOR-UHFFFAOYSA-L, iron(2+) bis(2-hydroxypropanoate), IRON(II) 2-HYDROXYPROPANOATE, AKOS015901562, LACTIC ACID, IRON(II) SALT (2:1), NS00082630, Q836793, IRON, BIS(2-(HYDROXY-.KAPPA.O)PROPANOATO-.KAPPA.O)-, (T-4)-, FERROUS LACTATE DIHYDRATE;PURAMEX(R) FE;E 585 Hydrate;iron dilactate;L-Iron lactate;ironlactate[qr];iron(2+)lactate;FERROUS LACTATE;Iron(Ⅱ) lactate;IRON (II) LACTATE, Ferrous Lactate, Ferrous Lactate Dihydrate, ferrous L-lactate, ferrous lactate gluconate (EZ-iron), ferrous lactate hydrate, ferrouslactate, (T-4)-bis((2S)-2-(hydroxy-kappaO)propanoato-kappaO)-iron, 2-hydroxypropanoate; iron(+2) cation, 2-hydroxypropanoate; iron(2+), 2-hydroxypropanoic acid iron(2+) salt (2:1), 2-hydroxypropanoic acid; iron, iron dilactate, iron(2+) 2-hydroxypropanoate (2:1), iron(2+) bis(2-hydroxypropanoate), iron(2+) lactate, iron(2+) lactate (2:1), iron(2+) lactate, (2:1), iron(II) lactate, iron(II) lactate hydrate, (S)-bis(lactato-O1,O2)iron, lactic acid iron(2+) salt (2:1), propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, iron(2+) salt (2:1), propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, iron(2+) salt (2:1) (9CI), Iron(2+) 2-hydroxypropanoate, (1:2); Iron(2+) lactate; Iron(2+) lactate, (1:2); Lactic acid, iron(2+) salt (2:1); Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, iron(2+) salt (2:1); Iron(II) lactate; [ChemIDplus]

Ferrous Lactate is one of the popular food additives and ingredients in most countries.
Ferrous lactate, or iron(II) lactate, is a chemical compound consisting of one atom of iron (Fe2+) and two lactate anions.
Ferrous lactate has the chemical formula Fe(C3H5O3)2.

Ferrous lactate is used as a food additive with E number E585.
Ferrous lactate is an acidity regulator and colour retention agent, and is also used to fortify foods with iron.
Ferrous lactate is produced from lactic acid obtained by fermentation of renewable materials from the sugar / starch industry.

This new mordant can be used on any fibre for dark shades. Certified compliant to GOTS 6.0.
Ferrous lactate is easily soluble in water.
Ferrous lactate produces different shades than traditional ferrous sulfate.

Ferrous lactate is suitable for both dyeing and eco-printing.
Ferrous Lactate is a yellowish-green crystalline powder that is used as an iron supplement in baby formula and juices.
Ferrous lactate is of neutral color and flavor, and is soluble.

Ferrous Lactate is produced from lactic acid obtained by fermentation of renewable materials.
Ferrous lactate, or iron(II) lactate, is a chemical compound consisting of one atom of iron (Fe2+) and two lactate anions.
Ferrous lactate has the chemical formula Fe(C3H5O3).

Ferrous lactate is a greenish-white powder or crystalline mass having a characteristic odor.
Ferrous lactate is used as a food additive with E number E585.
Ferrous lactate is an acidity regulator and colour retention agent, and is also used to fortify foods with iron.

Ferrous lactate is of neutral color and flavor, and is soluble.
Ferrous lactate is used in acid foods below a pH of 4.5, where there is less susceptibility to oxidation and conversion to the ferric form, which results in discoloration.

In higher pH foods, the instability can be prevented by complexing with ligands which prevent browning discoloration.
Ferrous lactate is used in fortification of drinks and juices.
Ferrous Lactate is a food additive that prevents and cures iron-deficiency anemia.

Ferrous lactate appears as a light green color in the form of powder or crystals.
Ferrous lactate can be easily dissolved in hot water, and can't dissolve in ethanol.
Ferrous lactate is produced from lactic acid obtained by fermentation of renewable materials from the sugar / starch industry.

Ferrous lactate is a new type of ferrous mordant, offering dyers an alternative to traditional ferrous sulfate.
Ferrous lactate can be used both as a mordant and a post-mordant to alter or deepen shades.
Like ferrous sulfate, Ferrous lactate reacts strongly with tannins, shifting them to grey or black, but it produces distinct and sometimes subtler tones compared to regular iron mordants.

Ferrous lactate is derived from lactic acid produced from fermented, renewable food sources, making it a more sustainable option.
Ferrous lactate is an iron salt used for the prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia.
Iron is an integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health and an essential component of proteins involved in oxygen transport.

Ferrous lactate is light green crystalline powder or cyrstalline.
Ferrous lactate has little smell and foreign smell of metal.
The colour will be yellowish-brown when it be damped or aqueous solution be oxidized.

Ferrous lactate is put color on easily with the other food additives.
Ferrous lactate is can be green transparent liquid when it is soluble in water, the aqueous solution is acidity.
Ferrous lactate is hardly soluble in ethanol.

Ferrous lactate is a chemical compound, the iron salt of lactic acid produced by chemical synthesis from lactic acid in two steps: in the first step, the reaction produces barium lactate, and in the second, the barium ion is replaced with the ferrous ion.
From an ecological point of view, Ferrous lactate is non-toxic, environmentally safe and promotes algae growth.

Commercially Ferrous lactate is found in dihydrate and trihydrate form.
Ferrous lactate, or iron(II) lactate, is a chemical compound consisting of one atom of iron (Fe2+) and two lactate anions.
Ferrous lactate has the chemical formula Fe(C3H5O3)2.

Ferrous lactate is used as a food additive with E number E585.
Ferrous lactate is an acidity regulator and colour retention agent, and is also used to fortify foods with iron.
Ferrous lactate is pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards.

Ferrous lactate (iron (II) lactate, C6H10FeO6), in the trihydrate form is a greenish-white powder or crystalline mass having a characteristic odor.
The levo-enantiomer occurs as the dihydrate and the racemic mixture occurs as the trihydrate.
Ferrous lactate is prepared by reacting calcium lactate or sodium lactate with ferrous sulfate or by direct reaction of lactic acid with iron filings.

Ferrous lactate is sparingly soluble in water and practically insoluble in ethanol.
A 1 in 50 solution has a pH between 5 and 6.
Ferrous lactate is a greenish-white crystals; slight peculiar odor.

Ferrous lactate is soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol.
Ferrous lactate is deliquescent, affected by light.
Ferrous lactate, or iron(II) lactate, are coordination complexes of iron(II) with one or more lactate ligands.

One example is Fe(lactate)2(H2O)2(H2O) where lactate is CH3CH(OH)CO−2.
Ferrous lactate is a colorless solid.

Ferrous Lactate is an iron(II) salt of lactic acid widely used as a source of bioavailable iron in food fortification, pharmaceutical preparations, nutritional supplements, animal nutrition products, and specialty industrial applications.
Ferrous lactate combines ferrous iron with lactate ions derived from lactic acid, resulting in an iron salt that exhibits good solubility, favorable absorption characteristics, and relatively good compatibility with many formulations.

USES and APPLICATIONS of FERROUS LACTATE:
Ferrous lactate is an acidity regulator and colour retention agent, and is also used to fortify foods with iron.
Ferrous lactate is used as a colour modifier in natural dyeing
Ferrous lactate is used to create interesting rust effects in eco-bundling, eco-printing, contact printing

Ferrous lactate is used as a mordant in natural dyeing (use at 1-3% on weight of fibre)
Ferrous lactate can make fibres rough and can damage fibres so use sparingly and limit contact with fabric to just as long as necessary to achieve the desired results.

Use Ferrous lactate at 1-3% on weight of fibre (WOF) to avoid fibre damage.
Keep left over ferrous lactate solution in a sealed glass jar for re-use and strain with a coffee filter paper to remove any particles.
Natural dye uses of Ferrous lactate – mordanting and nuancing any fibers: iron is the basis of all grey and black shades by reaction with natural tannins.

In a general way, Ferrous lactate is used to darken colours and make them deeper.
Ferrous lactate slightly improves light- and wash-fastness from those obtained with aluminum mordants.
Recommended use of Ferrous lactate at 1-3 % of the Weight Of Fiber (WOF).

A higher % may alter the structure of proteinaceus fibers and make them breakable.
Also, combinations of aluminum and iron mordants or a last (very light) iron bath after a aluminum-mordanted-colour will widely increase the number of shades.
Ferrous lactate is used as a mordant or post-mordant.

Ferrous lactate is especially effective for shading botanical prints and tannin-rich dyes.
Ferrous lactate enhances depth, contrast, and durability of colours.
Ferrous lactate is used as a food color and medication (iron deficiency anemia).

While ferrous lactate is also used in the food industry as an acidity regulator, iron supplement, and colour-retention agent (e.g. in olives), the Natural Dye Store offers this material exclusively as a mordant and does not recommend it for any other purpose.
Ferrous lactate can be used on any fiber for dark shades.

Ferrous Lactate is used in the food and beverage industry.
Ferrous lactate is used as a food additive with E number E585.
Ferrous lactate is used in fortification of drinks and juices.

Ferrous Lactate may be used as a pharmaceutical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations by near-infrared diffuse reflectance spectroscopy.
Ferrous lactate, which functions to enrich and fortify.
Ferrous lactate is of neutral color and flavor, and is soluble.

Ferrous lactate is used in acid foods below a pH of 4.5, where there is less susceptibility to oxidation and conversion to the ferric form, which results in discoloration.
In higher pH foods, the instability can be prevented by complexing with ligands which prevent browning discoloration.

Ferrous lactate is used in fortification of drinks and juices.
Ferrous lactate is used in the iron fortification of food products, particularly milk products targeted for infants and toddlers.
Ferrous lactate is used as a reagent in the production of proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), specifically in the production of cathode catalytic converters used in these cells.

Ferrous lactate is an acidity regulator and, since it oxidizes on contact with air, it has found use as a color retention agent for foodstuffs such as olives.
Ferrous lactate is also used to fortify foods with iron, as a remedy for anemia due to iron deficiency, and as a nutritional supplement in tablet or pill form.
As a food additive, Ferrous lactate is coded under the E number E585.

Biotechnology and Research: Ferrous lactate is used in microbiological media, biochemical studies, fermentation processes, nutritional research, pharmaceutical development, and investigations involving iron metabolism and bioavailability.
Ferrous lactate is commonly utilized for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.

In the food industry, Ferrous lactate functions as a mineral fortification agent and color-fixing additive, while in pharmaceutical applications it serves as an active ingredient in oral iron supplements.
Due to its combination of effectiveness, stability, and nutritional value, ferrous lactate remains an important iron compound in both human and animal nutrition.

-Pharmaceutical Applications of Ferrous lactate:
Ferrous lactate is extensively used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in iron supplements designed to prevent and treat iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.
Ferrous lactate is incorporated into tablets, capsules, syrups, powders, chewable products, and liquid formulations.
Ferrous lactate supplies elemental iron necessary for hemoglobin synthesis, red blood cell formation, oxygen transport, cellular respiration, enzyme activity, and overall metabolic function.

-Food Industry Applications of Ferrous lactate:
In food processing, ferrous lactate is used as an iron fortification ingredient to increase the nutritional value of food products.
Ferrous lactate is commonly added to fortified cereals, nutritional beverages, bakery products, meal replacements, infant nutrition products, and functional foods.
Ferrous lactate is also used as a food additive (E585), where it functions as a color stabilizer and mineral enrichment agent in specific applications.

-Dietary Supplements uses of Ferrous lactate:
Ferrous lactate is frequently utilized in dietary supplements intended to support healthy iron status.
Ferrous lactate is commonly included in formulations for pregnant women, children, athletes, vegetarians, and individuals with increased iron requirements.

-Animal Nutrition uses of Ferrous lactate:
Ferrous lactate may be incorporated into animal feed formulations to provide supplemental iron.
Iron is essential for oxygen transport, growth, immune function, and metabolic activity in livestock, poultry, aquaculture species, and companion animals.

WHAT FERROUS LACTATE IS USED FOR AND WHERE:
FOOD USES OF FERROUS LACTATE
Ferrous lactate is included in the list of food additives under the number E585 and acts as an acidity regulator, antibacterial and easily absorbable iron fortificator.
Ferrous lactate can be used as an antioxidant in certain food products to prevent spoilage caused by oxidation.

Ferrous lactate is used as a fixative for ripe olives, is used in infant formula, as a supplement for iron deficiency.
Ferrous lactate is GRAS for various and general uses in the United States, with no restrictions other than good manufacturing practices.
Ferrous lactate can be used as a food and nutrient supplement.

MEDICAL USES OF FERROUS LACTATE
Ferrous lactate is effective in correcting anaemia as a supplement and provides the standard 10 mg iron and by the pharmaceutical industry as a source of therapeutic iron.

COSMETICS USES OF FERROUS LACTATE
Skin conditioning agent.
Ferrous lactate is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance.
The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.

BENEFITS of FERROUS LACTATE:
One of the most significant benefits of ferrous lactate is its ability to provide highly bioavailable iron.
This helps support efficient absorption and utilization of iron in the body, making Ferrous lactate useful in the management of iron deficiency.
Another important advantage is Ferrous lactate's relatively favorable gastrointestinal tolerability compared with some other iron compounds.

This characteristic can improve compliance in supplementation programs.
Ferrous lactate contributes to normal hemoglobin production, oxygen transport, energy metabolism, cognitive performance, immune function, and cellular growth.

Ferrous lactate is also valuable in food fortification because it provides nutritional enhancement while maintaining acceptable product quality.
Ferrous lactate's water solubility, formulation versatility, and compatibility with many food and pharmaceutical ingredients further increase its usefulness across multiple industries.

PRODUCTION of FERROUS LACTATE:
Iron(II) lactate can be produced through several reactions, among which are calcium lactate with iron(II) sulfate according to the following reaction
Ca(C3H5O3)2(aq) + FeSO4(aq) → CaSO4↓ + Fe(C3H5O3)2(aq)
Another route yielding Ferrous lactate is to combine lactic acid with calcium carbonate and iron(II) sulfate.

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION of FERROUS LACTATE:
Ferrous lactate serves as both a nutritional ingredient and a functional iron source.
The ferrous form of iron, Ferrous lactate, is generally preferred for supplementation because of its higher absorption efficiency compared with many ferric compounds.
Ferrous lactate ligand contributes to the stabilization and solubility of iron, making the compound useful in a wide variety of formulations.

Ferrous lactate is therefore commonly selected for pharmaceutical, nutritional, food fortification, and animal feed applications where reliable iron delivery is required.
Because iron is essential for oxygen transport, DNA synthesis, enzyme activity, cellular respiration, and energy production, ferrous lactate plays an important role in nutrition science, food technology, and healthcare formulations.

CHARACTERISTICS of FERROUS LACTATE:
Ferrous lactate is considered one of the more bioavailable forms of dietary iron and is widely used when efficient iron supplementation is required.
Ferrous lactate provides iron in the ferrous state, which is generally more readily absorbed by the human body than ferric iron compounds.
Ferrous lactate originates from lactic acid, a naturally occurring organic acid produced during carbohydrate fermentation.

This organic ligand contributes to Ferrous lactate's favorable solubility and absorption characteristics.
Ferrous lactate demonstrates good formulation flexibility and can be incorporated into solid, liquid, and powdered products.

Compared with some inorganic iron salts, Ferrous lactate often exhibits improved compatibility in nutritional formulations and food fortification systems.
Ferrous lactate is valued for its nutritional effectiveness, stability, and ability to provide iron without significantly affecting the sensory properties of many products.

PROPERTIES of FERROUS LACTATE:
Ferrous Lactate is green-white crystalline powder or crystal, Slightly smelly, slightly sweet and metallic.
Ferrous lactate is soluble in water and becomes a greenish transparent liquid with acidity.
Ferrous lactate is almost insoluble in ethanol.

STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION of FERROUS LACTATE:
Ferrous lactate is non-dangerous product, suitable for any transportation conditions, sealed and stored in ventilated, dry and shady warehouse, can't be mixed with the poisonous.

THE NAME DESCRIBES THE STRUCTURE of FERROUS LACTATE:
Ferrous - Indicates the presence of iron in the +2 oxidation state.
Lactate - Derived from lactic acid, a carboxylic acid.

DESCRIPTION OF RAW MATERIALS USED IN PRODUCTION of FERROUS LACTATE:
Lactic acid - A carboxylic acid, often derived from the fermentation of carbohydrates.
Ferrous sulfate - A common source of iron (II) ions.

SYNTHESIS PROCESS of FERROUS LACTATE:
Reaction - Lactic acid reacts with ferrous sulfate in an aqueous solution.
Precipitation - Ferrous lactate precipitates out of the solution and can be collected via filtration.
Purification and drying - The precipitate is washed and subsequently dried to obtain pure ferrous lactate.
Ferrous lactate appears in the form of a water-soluble yellowish powder.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of FERROUS LACTATE:
Appearance: Greenish-white, pale yellow-green, or yellowish crystalline powder.
Physical State: Solid.
Odor: Odorless or nearly odorless.
Taste: Slightly metallic taste.
Molecular Weight: 233.99 g/mol (anhydrous).
Molecular Weight: 270.02 g/mol (dihydrate).
Color: Greenish-white to yellow-green.
Solubility in Water: Soluble in water.

Solubility in Alcohol: Slightly soluble to practically insoluble.
Crystal Form: Crystalline powder or granules.
Hygroscopicity: Slightly hygroscopic.
Density: Approximately 2.0–2.2 g/cm³.
Bulk Density: Depends on manufacturing grade.
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Chemical Properties
Molecular Formula: C6H10FeO6.

Iron Oxidation State: +2 (Ferrous).
Chemical Type: Organic iron salt.
Ionic Character: Dissociates into ferrous ions and lactate ions in solution.
pH Behavior: Produces mildly acidic aqueous solutions.
Chelation Characteristics: Lactate acts as a coordinating ligand for iron.
Oxidation Sensitivity: Ferrous ions may gradually oxidize to ferric ions upon prolonged exposure to oxygen.
Thermal Stability: Stable under normal food and pharmaceutical processing conditions.

Reducing Properties: Exhibits reducing characteristics associated with ferrous iron.
Complex Formation: Can participate in coordination chemistry through carboxylate groups.
Compatibility: Compatible with many nutritional and pharmaceutical ingredients.
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
Chemical formula: C6H10FeO6
Molar mass: 233.9888 g/mol (anhydrous)
288.03464 g/mol (trihydrate)
Appearance: greenish-white powder
Melting point: 500 °C (932 °F; 773 K)

Solubility in water: trihydrate:
2.1 g/100ml (10 °C)
8.5 g/100ml (100 °C)
dihydrate:
2% (25 °C)
Solubility: soluble in alkali citrates
negligible in alcohol
insoluble in ether
E number: E585 (acidity regulators, ...)

Molecular Weight: 233.98 g/mol
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 6
Rotatable Bond Count: 0
Exact Mass: 233.982674 Da
Monoisotopic Mass: 233.982674 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area: 121 Å²

Heavy Atom Count: 13
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 53.5
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 2
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 3
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes

Chemical Name: Ferrous Lactate
IUPAC Name: Iron(II) bis(2-hydroxypropanoate)
CAS Number: 5905-52-2
EC Number: 227-608-0
E Number: E585
Molecular Formula: C6H10FeO6
Molecular Weight: 233.99 g/mol
Common Commercial Form: Ferrous Lactate Dihydrate
Molecular Formula (Dihydrate): C6H14FeO8

Molecular Weight (Dihydrate): 270.02 g/mol
Chemical Class: Iron(II) Lactate Salt
Appearance: Greenish-white to yellowish-green crystalline powder
PubChem CID: 13147
ChemSpider ID: 12605
CBNumber: CB1284153
Molecular Formula: C6H10FeO6
Molecular Weight: 233.99
MDL Number: MFCD00043280

MOL File: 5905-52-2.mol
Merck: 13,4084
BRN: 6099658
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions: SKIN CONDITIONING
InChI: InChI=1S/2C3H6O3.Fe/c21-2(4)3(5)6;/h22,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;;+2/p-2
InChIKey: DKKCQDROTDCQOR-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES: C(=O)(O[Fe]OC(=O)C(O)C)C(O)C
LogP: -0.70

CAS DataBase Reference: 5905-52-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
SCOGS (Select Committee on GRAS Substances): Ferrous lactate
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): FERROUS LACTATE
FDA UNII: 5JU4C2L5A0
EPA Substance Registry System: Ferrous lactate (5905-52-2)
UNSPSC Code: 12161600
NACRES: NA.22
Appearance: greenish white to green crystalline powder (est)

Assay: 96.00 to 100.00
Heavey Metals: >0.002%, Pb <5 ppm
Water Content: 12% - 14%
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Boiling Point: 227.00 to 228.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
PH Number: 5.00 to 6.00

Vapor Pressure: 0.015000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 230.00 °F. TCC (109.90 °C.) (est)
logP (o/w): -0.698 (est)
Shelf Life: 36.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly
Soluble in: water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Insoluble in: alcohol
Appearance: greenish-white crystals or light green powder

Odour: slight, characteristic
Taste: mild, sweet, ferruginous (not for food use here)
Stability: darkens on exposure to air, becomes incompletely soluble
Storage: keep dry and dark in a clearly marked container
Safety: wear a mask when handling dry powder
CAS No.: 5905-52-2
HS Code: 29181100

FIRST AID MEASURES of FERROUS LACTATE:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of FERROUS LACTATE:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of FERROUS LACTATE:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of FERROUS LACTATE:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of FERROUS LACTATE:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of FERROUS LACTATE:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available