Physical and chemical properties：
Yellowish-white powder. Odorless, with a slight iron taste. Soluble in inorganic acids, alkaline solutions, and citric acid, insoluble in cold water.
Applicatiions：
It is used in the food industry as a nutritional supplement (iron fortifier) for fortifying milk powder, infant food and other general foods. It is mainly used as a food additive, fortifier, fire retardant for synthetic fibers, antiseptic pigment and catalyst, etc. As a fortified iron source, it can be widely used in dairy products, flour, rice flour, fruit juice, baked products, health products, pharmaceuticals, etc.
| Specifications | Food Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Packing: | 25kg/bag, in woven or kraft paper bags with inner bag,or as customer's requirements. | |
| Appearance | White powder | |
| Assay(Fe4(P2O7)3) % | ≥97 | |
| Fe ppm | 24-26 | |
| As ppm | ≤3 | |
| Pb ppm | ≤5 | |
| Heavy metal(as Pb) % | / | |
| Loss in ignition % | ≤20.0 | |
Transportation conditions: It is strictly prohibited to mix and transport with oxidants, acids, edible chemicals, etc. During transportation, exposure to sunlight, rain, and high temperatures should be prevented. The vehicle should be cleaned after transportation. For road transportation, it shall follow the specified route. Air transportation: Ferric pyrophosphate can be handled under ordinary cargo conditions.
Storage conditions: It should be stored in a cool and dry place. Attention should be paid to protecting it from sunlight, moisture and package damage. It is recommended to stack it on shelves or single-layer pallets.
Shelf life: Under the above storage and transportation conditions, the shelf life is two years.
