Ferrous gluconate
Synonyms
Gluconic acid, iron(2+) salt (2:1);
Iron, bis(D-gluconato-kappaO1,kappaO2)-;
D-Gluconic acid, iron (2+) salt (2:1);
Ferrous D-Gluconate;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 299-29-6
EINECS: 206-076-3
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C12H22FeO14; C6H12O7.1/2Fe
Molecular Weight: 446.14
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), pale green solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable. Easily oxidized.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
160mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse intravenous LD50 |
199mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
3950mg/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
2237mg/kg[1] |
Human Toxicity
Table 2 Human toxicity values
|
child oral TDLo |
162mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent anti-oxidizing, dispersing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB 1903.10 Food safety national standard -- Food nutrition enhancer -- Ferrous gluconate
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antioxidant.
2, Personal care products
Conditioning agent in personal care products.
3, Food
Use as food nutrition enhancer, food additive (color protective agent).
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 299-29-6, Ferrous gluconate
Update: 20140330(1); 20190225(2);